Water closed around my head and hushed all

Sounds of laughing, splashing happy crowd

No fear, no panic, pleased I had the gall

To dive into the pool. I am so proud.

It has taken quite a while, I must confess

Fifteen years and a painful broken limb

But now I hold my head up with success

I am a water baby. I can swim.

But if I walk away now that I can

My skills will never increase over time

To enter the Olympics is my plan

To stop right now would be a serious crime

So I put on my swimsuit, dive right in

My dose of daily practice will begin

 

MY SONNET TO “SUFFERING FOR MY SPORT”