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Pools of Longing
by Sara L Russell → (All Poetry by Sara L Russell)
Wednesday, July 8, 2020    Rated "G" by the Author.
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The ongoing nightmare of all the swimming pools being closed.


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Pools of Longing
Sara L Russell, July 9th, 03:11am

That it might come back to me, that sweet sensation,
When i would reach out my arms across the cool light blue ripples
and push off from the side.

Then would i glide
out across the water, as a white crane glides across the sunset,
as a white cloud hurries brightly on a warm southerly breeze.

There are trees
when I go walking; butterflies and wild flowers too. They seem
comfort enough for a short time, in parklands and along the lanes.

There are trains
I may never ride on, there are buses I am still rethinking,
There is time enough for drinking in the the cafes and the bars;

But oh my stars,
what would I give to go back swimming,
gliding weightless once again, free as the birds that skim the sky.

 


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Reviewed by Mystic Rose
Reviewed on July 11, 2020
Dear poet, I totally understand that feeling. Given what the world has gone through, we cannot help but hope for better days for the world and us. I am with you on that one, Nothing heals the soul and the body better then water. You write beautifully. Hopeing to read more of your poems in the future, have a great evening. xo

Reviewed by Ronald Hull
Reviewed on July 11, 2020
I'm with you with these beautiful, wistful lines. All things that I had to quit doing, self-imposed, over 40 years ago, fighting my body to the end for that sensation again. I last achieved it on an inner tube paddling around the lake with a view from water level.

My partner feels the same, having taught herself to swim about 15 years ago and now unable to do her usual 10 laps of relaxation and exhilaration that she so enjoys.

The good news is, that you will be able to swim again, sooner or later. Let's hope sooner.

Ron

Reviewed by E Phillips
Reviewed on July 11, 2020
Thoughtful, nostalgic remembrances. Appropriate for the times. skillfully written.


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