(I somehow lost my post in the middle of reviewing it--sorry if this ends up posted twice! Now let's see if I can remember what I wrote.)
I was talking with a friend about swimming and she said she started "swimming for life" x number of years ago. I got the sense that she meant that it was more than a good workout--it kept her "alive." I have to admit that it has that kind of effect for me, too. At the risk of sounding too new-agey, it's nourishing in more than a physical sense.
What does swimming mean to you? How does that compare to other sports or activities you do? How does that meaning influence your goals and performance?
Oh, the steamy spray,
That is best part of my day,
Bubbling, Gurgling, Boiling,
The hot tub is where I like to stay!
Oh, after a really hard swim,
I hear those jets calling me in,
Swirling, Whirling, Twirling,
Jump right in and let the water spin!
Oh, when your muscles really ache,
The jacuzzi is where you need to bake,
Roasting, Poaching, Toasting,
Trust me! It's really great!
Swimmy
Oh no, I don't want to go in there!
There is something in the air!
Stinking, Reeking, Rotting,
It might just be a monster's lair!
Oh no, what was that?
It looks like it came out of my cat!
Blobbing, Spewing, Globbing,
Could it be a dead rat?
Oh no, I am stuck to the locker room floor!
Help! I have to get to the door!
Sticking, Skidding, Slipping,
Eeeeeek! I can't take it anymore!
Swimmy
Former Member
YAY!! The sequel was great!! You should make a series! (newmasterswimmer- it's ten points for a moving target such as a swimmer :D )
Former Member
Cheers Swimmy!! That one was good!! I love the hot tub afterwards...only problem is the gym where I swim now doesn't have one!!:eek: Makes me mad, so i just settle for my tub at home....but it's just not the same without the jets!
~Kyra
Former Member
Originally posted by Seagurl51
YAY!! The sequel was great!! You should make a series! (newmasterswimmer- it's ten points for a moving target such as a swimmer :D )
Maybe a series that has its own space here - it could be a regular feature like the workouts!
Former Member
Wow! this poetry thing is really taking off!.....You guys are writing some really good stuff!....and very funny too (when it's intended). I am VERY impressed!.....Maybe I should at least give it a try??.....You too Seagurl!! I'll try and write one if you will! At the moment I am off for swim practice....Maybe practice tonite will inspire my (deeply hidden) creative side??
newmastersswimmer
Former Member
I would have to agree with all of you!!!!!
Swimming = Life
Swimming = Happiness
Swimming = Everything to me!!!!!
:D
Former Member
newmasterswimmer- it's ten points for a moving target such as a swimmer
My bad! I was thinking it was 6 points (for a touchdown).
I also want to say that I like your signature tjburk!
keep it up and I'll make you swim the fishes
How about the following slight modification:
"keep it up and I'll make you food for the fishes"?
newmastersswimmer
p.s. Seagurl, I couldn't help but notice that you never replied to my reply to your thread titled "elbows"...Wassup seagurl??
Former Member
Inspired by Swimmy's verse's and everyone else's thoughts, I was moved to write my own little poem:
Ode to Master’s Swimming
By J.B. Barr
Ah, to swim at 5:30
What a thing that we do
It happens so early
There’s no time to poo
I rush to my workout
‘Fore the masses are moving
With eyes barely open
My limbs begin grooving
We wear skimpy Speedos
Barely covering our jewels
My lane mates don’t mind
We all look like fools
Whilst a true black line guides me
My mind unawares
In my silent retreat
I can lose all my cares
I move back and forth
Smoothly through each repeat
We’ll all be great friends
But don’t touch my feet!
As I glide through the water
It feels oh so cool
Heart and lungs are the engines
Hands and feet are the tools
Some do it for fitness
Some prefer competition
Better health and well being
Are the true swimmer’s mission
The workout’s like scripture
The coach like a pastor
God please hold off aging
So I still might get faster!
