(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?
like to write about the frustration of not being able to work out
the roads are frozen
my pool is closed
i''ve been a prisoner
in my own home
Haven't been to practice
haven't taken a stroke
It's going on four days
I'm about to lose hope
chorus
I'm tired of getting none
I've gotta get me some
I'm upset
cause I'm not gettin wet
I want better weather
get the mercury to rise
i'm feelin cabin fever
being cooped up inside
chorus repeats
~ ~ ~ ~ ~
here's a song I started when I was in New Orleans during christmas
believe in something
by Ande
it's important to have conviction
you need to know what you believe
if you don't stand for something
you might fall for anything
chorus
everybody should
believe in something
that's what we're all taught to think
it's not good
to believe in nothing
so I believe I'll have another drink
(i'm working on verse 2)
so now I challenge you to write a lyric
ande
Dude, I love this!
I have all kinds of stuff (lyrics, poetry) I wrote here at work the last 4 years while suffering from boredom.
from ~2 years ago... This is a hard-rock :frustrated: tune called The Fire
v1:
lost inside the mind
all devoid of time
the cycle is turning
while Rome is burning
me
ch:
can you see me
v2:
sleep has left my eyes
the fire creates life
the race has started
our ways have parted
me
ch:
can you see me
b:
the light approaches
and i am falling
down into the sea
there's nobody down here
will someone rescue
me
(solo)
v1 repeat, ch repeat
Dude, I love this!
I have all kinds of stuff (lyrics, poetry) I wrote here at work the last 4 years while suffering from boredom.
from ~2 years ago... This is a hard-rock :frustrated: tune called The Fire
v1:
lost inside the mind
all devoid of time
the cycle is turning
while Rome is burning
me
ch:
can you see me
v2:
sleep has left my eyes
the fire creates life
the race has started
our ways have parted
me
ch:
can you see me
b:
the light approaches
and i am falling
down into the sea
there's nobody down here
will someone rescue
me
(solo)
v1 repeat, ch repeat
Muppet,
Wow, that teammate of mine,
Knows how to write a great line.
Welcome to our old poetry thread!
All this rhyming will scramble your head!
Swimmy :)
Ode to Swimming....(What number are we up to....)
The Polar Bear Plunge
Oh, some people say we are nuts,
We don't want to get stuck in ruts,
Running, Jumping, Leaping,
Off to freeze our butts!
Oh, I think the water will be cold!
Maybe I am getting too old?
Chilling, Shivering, Icing,
We can do it! We are very bold!
Oh, the Bay is a fun place to be,
But what is that.... floating ice I see?
Gasping, Shaking, Rasping,
Someone come rescue me!
Wish me luck. Saturday is the big plunge!
Swimmy :)
Swimmy I was having a bad day, I come home from class and this was the first thing I saw. IT WAS AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you.
Good Luck on your swim!!!!!!!! Watch for fish! ;)
Kyra,
Just for you if you wish,
I will touch a couple fish!
In the water I may dance,
But won't swim any distance!
brrrrrrrr! hahaha
Swimmy :)
Kyra and Heather: Those were amazing! :groovy:
Glad you joined in the banter, baby sister. Welcome back Sonic! Hang in there!
Retaliation To Battle Cry:
The postal event is a sordid affair,
Swimming an hour on a USMS dare.
Only the dim go flip, flip, flip.
The 50 fly is way more hip.
Mindless freestyle is shoulder wear.
In fact, engine building is quite over-rated.
Terry avers that the theory's out-dated.
So, instead, I aim to vessel shape.
Mindfully drilling, not a postal ape.
Avoiding the Endless laps, well hated.
to the tune of the University of Maryland Fight song
www.free4all.umd.edu/.../fight.html
This one is called Etude in 50 Free.
Off the blocks we dive again
hips gyrate and arms a-spin
white-water trail, keep on fighting for air
don't breate again.
FLIP TURN!
Streamline and fight, fight fight for air again
super kick and flail-arm-spin
don't breathe to the wall and a record will fall
in Vic-tor-ry!
:drink:
to the tune of the University of Maryland Fight song
www.free4all.umd.edu/.../fight.html
This one is called Etude in 50 Free.
YAY! Muppet's joined in! And such a cool Etude. Keep it up, Dude.
:groovy: :groovy: :groovy: :dedhorse: :banana:
YAY! Muppet's joined in! And such a cool Etude. Keep it up, Dude.
:groovy: :groovy: :groovy: :dedhorse: :banana:
Yeah, beware. I have been known to very often alter lyrics to popular tunes for personal gratification. There may be a few more.
Swimmy I was having a bad day, I come home from class and this was the first thing I saw. IT WAS AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Thank you.
Good Luck on your swim!!!!!!!! Watch for fish! ;)