Ilene Bauer Poet Rhyme

Viking Genes

First we saw some skinny dippers 
Jump in the canal.
Guess that's not unusual 
Today for this locale.

Then we saw two twenty-somethings
Going for a dip.
With temps down in the 40's
That is something I could skip.

My husband asked them if this was
A part of their routines 
And how they did it in the cold -
They answered, "Viking genes."

We're here in Copenhagen
So perhaps their claim is true
But being from New York I think
They must have lost a screw!

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Richard D Seal November 27, 2019 at 5:12 PM I've got Levi genes :)

Maurice Rigoler November 22, 2019 at 8:38 AM The Finnish people are said to do something like this after they take a sauna – jump in cold water. Not for me at any age. Love your last line to the last stanza! / M

Rico Leffanta November 19, 2019 at 4:11 PM I'm with you on this one! I have had many wonderful adventures there, but skinny-dipping was never even a thought in that water! Love the way you can wend words! Aloha! Rico

Matthew Anish November 19, 2019 at 2:21 PM What about the Polar Bear Club at Coney Island? They are always diving into the ocean when it is freezing outside! Enjoyable write! B'Shalom Matthe wAnish

Tom Cunningham November 19, 2019 at 12:50 PM Those vikings are tough as old boots. Don't be tempted though lol

Na Na November 19, 2019 at 10:37 AM Hi Ilene this is is good. Thanks for sharing.

Chris Green November 19, 2019 at 10:18 AM Ha...this was fun Ilene and I am so jealous. I hope you are having a wonderful trip and it inspires more of your wonderful poetry.