Oh,I Just Wanted To Swim To The Other Side

As soon as I jump in I am in water heaven

My body is totally rejuvinated and fresh as a daisy in the sunshine

I simply forget the world around me

I am relaxed and so at ease

No place to go

The water surrounds my body on every side

This feeling I can not deny

So special to feel my body engulfed in life

Not a trouble or a thought out of place

The sun just so perfectly placed to light up everything I can see

The wind still neither blowing or whistling

The peacefulness and natures wonders our so magnificient

I am one with the water

As I swim with no direction in mind

I go farther and farther all the time

All my concentration is on my breathing and every sound I make

Nothing else matters

Only the comfort of bed of water that I could so easily go to sleep

Changing my stroke not to drift off too deep

Reminding myself I am in water and it is wonderful but to be careful too

I lay on my back to catch my breath

I kick my feet when I am ready to move again

I float from time to time

I drift from side to side

I sometimes swim in the different direction

Not concerned about where I am going

My body has done a full circle

I laugh as I am just having fun with every stroke

I try to let my mind go blank

That is silly so many other thoughts keep pouring in

Sound is all muffled as my head is half underwater

I turn again and what do I see

Land a little more distant than I had thought

I can turn around now and go back

I can continue on and get half way out in this lake

I can just enjoy what ever happens next

Once again my breathing is relaxed and strong

I push on with little effort

Since now my thoughts are fluttering with the sky

I have my eyes closed but I can see clearer than ever

I am motivated by exercise

I am driven by desire for wholeness and satisfaction

I am no longer deciding to turn back

I am going to push myself on to my own personal best

I am going to swim to the other side

How far it doesn't matter

I will take my time

I should of planned this better

I would of asked if I can swim to the other side

But I know the answer only to well

No No and that is silly just plain no

So I am on my own journey alone and at peace

I am not worried or scared

Since I can swim

I have confidence in myself

But what if ?

Now is not the time to think of that

I quickly dismiss that thought instantly

I must just relax and find my niche

So much joy and love in life to be found

I am seperated by water but then connected to all life

I swim with natures fish

How else can I be any closer to life and the living

I constantly look to see my surroundings and if I am on track

I see a sale boat pass me by

I say a friendly hello

I didn't hear any answer

So I am on with my swimming

Feeling so many little joys that I can not discribe

I feel every body part functioning well

Now I see a small motor boat coming closer

It is Richard to check on me

Shocked that I swam so far or just wondering why?

I am going to the other side

Others are worried !

If something happened !

I reassure you that I am fine

I relax and lay on my back from time to time

I catch my breath and keep swimming a little closer

He watches nearby to assist me

I continue on my swim to the other side

I reach it and start back out

I get a ride back by boat

Not to cause any more trouble that I am already in

Next time I will let you know and I will swim up and back

Today was a great day for a swim lets keep it that way

I head back home to where the swim began an hour ago

I am happy with the distance I covered

I face one mad face then another

They let me off the hook this time

Think before you swim should be the lesson I learned here today

It wasn't the brightest idea I have done

I have worried my mom and my wife

I had so much fun but I put my Aunt in a terrible spot

All is safe and thank God no harm done

I was just out for a swim and it turned out to be

A little longer than expected and I did a foolish thing

But I knew if I was going to swim today was the day

My body wanted in

I had fresh Blueberry pie for my prize

I surely didn't deserve

Today was one of those days

I just wanted to see how far I could swim