(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?
Former Member
St. Val's Love for swim4me
There's another swim bud of the so fairer sex,
Some folks call her Kathy,and some call her "Tex"
Of mirth and of humour heart is just filled,
And when I get to talk to her, I feel so thrilled.
:smooch:
St. Val's Love for some_girl
Now this femme New Yorker claims to be hip,
A smart line or come back she'll shoot from the lip
When she stood on the block I cheered out her name,
It might have just freaked her, but we're pals, just the same.
:smooch:
To Jim-Bo:
Roses are red.
Breaststrokers ascrew.
I wish I could be
A fast flyer like you.
Math geeks are cool.
Defenders are too.
Without your support,
I still would be blue.
posed by Fortress
Thanks for the kind poem Fort....The part about wanting to be a fast flyer like me is kind of comical though.....Flattery will get you everywhere ...LOL!!....I'm not the one currently ranked in the top 5 in the 50 fly. We will have to race a 50 fly one day....it would be a good race I think.
Newmastersswimmer
OK, here's my promised St. Valentine's Day jokster poem. (Writing time 3 minutes: Dead Poet inspired, obviously.)
Dedicated to my FAF Sista Twin, Beth, in honor of her comeback. :smooch:
SPRINTS
How do I love thee? Let me count the ways.
I love thee for the burst, the thrill, the speed,
The heights my soul can reach from sprinter need.
For the end of touchpads and ideal Race.
I love thee for the rawness of caffeine unleashed.
Most dangerous with taper thus released.
I love thee freely, as women strive for Right;
I love thee purely, as thou redeem the fight.
In my new fastskin, and with childhood's desire
I love thee with a love I never lost
With all my lost years -- I love thee with no breath,
Smiles, cheers, of all my life! -- and if I choose,
I shall but love thee better as I age ... up.
To Fortress' age group!! :groovy: :)
OK, here's my promised St. Valentine's Day jokster poem. (Writing time 3 minutes: Dead Poet inspired, obviously.)
Dedicated to my FAF Sista Twin, Beth, in honor of her comeback. :smooch:
Aww! Thank-you FAF Sista! Happy Valentine's Day!
To Fortress with Love
You are the sister I never had
My twin accross the miles
With your encouragement, I'm never sad
Instead, I'm always smiles
Strange to feel so much love
For someone I've never met
seems orchestrated by above
Friends for life, you can bet!!:smooch:
Happy Valentine's Day Sweetie!
Love,
Beth
St. Val's love note For FlyQueen:
Roses are red,
Violets are blue.
You fly; I breastrstoke,
I'll tumble turn for you...
:smooch:
St. Val's love note For SeaGurl:
That breaststroking beauty,
Who's arms pull like oars,
She's my feisty foe cutie,
In the facebook "poke" wars!
:smooch:
St Val's Love for Ensignada
There's something down near Philly,
That makes my heart thump harder,
No, not cheese steaks or Eagles,
But our dear Ensignada!
:smooch:
