The sun feels so nice and the water is very warm. I am swimming with my eyes closed, enjoying the sun as it is warming the water.
As I open my eyes, I see it, dark shadow growing beneath me. I know that I have to swim faster. No, I don't want the dark shadow to catch up with me.
I keep swimming.. faster and faster.. Whatever it is behind me, it is not going to get closer to me..
I try to steady my breathing. Keep my arms and legs move in rhythm. I cannot stop, I cannot have cramp, I cannot drown. I have to survive.
A little more.. Just a couple more breaths.. And I was there, holding on the edge. Away from the danger.
I look into the water. The dark shadow is still there. No crocodile, no shark, no monster. Just a faint mirror image of the clouds..
The water is now still. I am still alone as I look around.. But this is just a pool. Not the river, not the open water..
Ah, no wonder I never swim well..
-24 March 2009-
1 comment:
I totally identify with this, as I'm an easily spooked swimmer, too! I could never scuba or snorkle, honestly I'd be petrified. I'm only happy to see what's down there on the TV with someone like David Attenborough calmly talking me through it...
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