Swimming Sport

Playfully I darted into the silver steel chamber.  The radio was singing as the house flags stand tall.  The athletes storm in making a stampede.  Hoping I will win, I sit and wait for my destiny.


Ambling to the start I shudder like crazy.  My blood was rushing and my teeth were chattering as I lumber a few more steps.  As an eternity passed, I made it.  A grab for my flutter board and got into the chlorine filled liquid.  I start.  Flapping my arms I glide through the water.  I was so worked up.  I spread my wings and finish.

I stand and wonder what I got.  Amazement shot me with a bullet as I get told I got told I came 4th. My emotions were mixed with proudness and embarrassment.  What a day !