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      Lastlaughtruman
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      ‘Jump in’ said Dad,
      The waters so clear,
      And with spine tingling senses,
      I jump in, no fear.

      My friends say lets swim,
      ‘I’ve done this before’,
      Swim out of my depth,
      But then back to the shore.

      I suggest going swimming,
      ‘No thanks’ they say,
      There’s a big game on,
      And we’re playing away.

      So I swim on my own,
      A little out of my depth,
      Sink under the waves,
      Whilst I’m holding my breath.

      The current pulls me under,
      And I am losing the battle,
      Somehow I get lucky,
      And re-surface quite rattled.

      ‘Don’t go swimming’ she pleads,
      ‘Please stay with me here’,
      We can cuddle all night,
      Drink fine wine and beer.

      I’ve spent my whole life swimming,
      And I know it’s not right,
      So tonight I will swim,
      But be back before light.

      I swim in calm waters,
      As I’m predicting a storm,
      So I return home to see her,
      But she’s gone before dawn.

      The storm that is brewing,
      It’s all in my head,
      But I still opt to go swimming,
      Instead of laying in bed.

      The water looks dangerous,
      But I have to dive in,
      And before I can breathe,
      An upper cut to the chin.

      I sink to new levels,
      I’ve never been here before,
      I’m stretching my feet out,
      But I can’t find the floor.

      My body now numb,
      In denial of pain,
      I’ve spent my whole life swimming,
      And it’s poisoned my brain.

    • #8504
      izzi25
      Participant

      GREAT POEM! love the use of metaphors.

      Why do we go swimming!

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