years ago
I learned to swim
under water
that was great fun
long as I didn't go deeper
than I could stand
one time
I did
it was not clear
where the bottom was
or, for that matter, the top
it was -
interesting
the lifeguard came
and pulled me out
I sat on the shore
shivering
in my towel
sometimes
I remember
that rescue
I learned to swim
under water
that was great fun
long as I didn't go deeper
than I could stand
one time
I did
it was not clear
where the bottom was
or, for that matter, the top
it was -
interesting
the lifeguard came
and pulled me out
I sat on the shore
shivering
in my towel
sometimes
I remember
that rescue
6 comments:
as a really bad swimmer who has nearly drowned twice when i was younger, i can relate. i also relate on another more philosophical level to the feeling of panic and helplessness.
capegirl - i'm taking a few swimming lessons to get past the choking and spluttering!
thank you for your thoughts here, and glad you can relate - sometimes that feeling can take over for a while, not fun. Great when somebody helps out, though can be hard to let them.
i love to be near or on water
but
can't swim
i really felt this one
i worked for a year at a marine reserve. i was testing my mettle you know. i loved it..boats, water etc. loved it..even though I still am not confident with swimming. but good on you steve taking lessons! go for it, post a picture!
floots - there is something very fundamental about the feeling of being in over our heads, isn't there?
capegirl - i don't think you'd really want to see :) but i do have a digital camera coming, so there may be some images added. good to spend time around water, even just looking at it.
Tis a good thing to remember!
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