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Swimmers

I never learned the proper way To swim, and so my form (With head above the water) Is quite different from the norm. I don't enjoy it anyway And rarely hit a pool, Preferring other exercise And A/C to keep cool. But watching the Olympians Torpedo in their lanes Makes me marvel at such effort Which both awes and entertains. Every sport has its attractions Yet each breaststroke somehow brings All observers (me included) Right into the swim of things.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2016




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Date: 10/15/2016 2:50:00 PM
I like the last line for an ending and you led to it well. Trevor
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Date: 8/13/2016 3:44:00 PM
What a lovely fin poem Ilene:-) I'm really enjoying the Olympics and marvel at the swimmers and divers. I nearly drowned when i was 6/7 so have a fear of deep water and I swim like a stone lol:-) hugs Jan xx
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Date: 8/13/2016 3:35:00 PM
Another really fun read, Ilene. I was once a lifeguard, so I used to swim really well. I can still but I'm out of shape. Looks like you are really enjoying the Olympics. Me too!
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Date: 8/13/2016 2:37:00 PM
- I can swim ..... but the summer is too cold :) - A great poem, Ilene - Happy weekend :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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