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Those who struggle can not swim
for they meet their own resistance.
Suffer they from heavy limb
that will not last the distance.
.
Those who swim with parts submerged,
with half their heart committed;
they tire soon, as poorly served
by shallow breaths acquitted.
.
Those who swim with buoyant ease
they suffer not fatigue.
They ride the water's gentle squeeze
and thus they swim in league.
.
Lapse not in to heavy thinking;
so be burdened, to the point of sinking.
.
© Tim Grace, 20 February 2011
(Revised: 12 October 2022)
About the Creator
Tim Grace
A first impression has a lasting effect - it makes a notable difference. In a subtle way that’s who I am as a poet. A ‘first impression’ looking for the gentle ‘twist’ that draws attention to a novel observation.
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