Julie Draper Poet Rhyme

The Swim

I like to walk beside the sea
I find that it relaxes me
That is, until I decide
To take a plunge into the tide

This comes after careful thought 
(It's taken much longer than it ought) 
It looks inviting but.... is the water icy? 
I bet it is. Probably. Yes, definitely. Dicey. 

I keep on dithering what to do 
It's clouded over now and not so blue 
Should I get in oh-so-slowly, bit by bit 
Or just dive in and get it over with? 

I don't want to look like I'm not brave
Stifling screams I wade into the waves 
Now soaking wet and hair unflattering 
I'm shivering and my teeth are chattering 

I stagger out, puffed with pride 
It was worth the angst and I survived 
I remember the old saying now, and grin ... 
'It's all right - once you're in'

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