Oh,I Just Wanted To Swim To The Other Side
The Water Feels So Good
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