The Season of Giving
by Mr. Ed — Read all 1,530 poems by Mr. Ed
Sunday, December 7, 2014
-->“Give,
But give until it hurts.”
Mother Theresa
Every year during the Holidays
I try to give something to someone
This year, I am jumping in the lake
My spouse says it won’t be much fun
I took a Polar Plunge once, long ago
But way back then, I was a foolish kid
Now, I am old, and definitely still foolish
But for a very worthy cause, I take this dip
A local animal shelter is having a ‘Shelter Shiver’
To raise needed money, to save more homeless pets
I set a goal to raise $1,000, and now, I am almost there
Thanks to the people who are sponsoring me, I’ll get wet
There are very many worthy causes, this Holiday Season
I hope those reading this, find one, which they will support
My own pack of rescued canines, will all be cheering me on
When I emerge from the icy water, they will greet me on shore
And now I’m praying for a warm sunny day,
Or I’ll probably still be shivering come May!
©December 2014, Mr. Ed
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Be with you in thought. Best to have a heated truck
to jump into after the plunge! Great cause.
Lady Mary Ann
peace be with you pray the sun shines upon you
Upon your quest
William
and freeze your ass.
I'll stay warm and dry,
and take a pass.
Good luck,
Michael D.
However, as far as you are concerned, I applaud your efforts to raise $1000. Contrary to John Domino's information, very cold water can cause shock and often, hypothermia, very quickly. Why anyone would go through that just to raise money for homeless dogs, is beyond me.
Ron
Cold water swimming can be very beneficial to long term optimum health. Routine swimming in cold water can (i) boost metabolism, (ii) improve blood circulation,(iii) help build and maintain a strong immune system, (iv) improve skin tone and skin health, (v) improve libido and fertility, (vi) release endorphins to improve feeling of wellness and vigor, and (vii) encourages good sleep.
Cold water swimming is enjoyable year round from Melbourne to Scandinavia, Washington State to England and Ireland, and San Francisco to Germany. For most, cold water swimming is swimming in water under 60 degrees F (15 degrees C ) without a wetsuit. For others, it is swimming under 50 degrees F (10 degrees C). For the most hardy, swimming under 40 degrees F (4.4 degrees C) is an invigorating challenge.
http://1vigor.com/article/cold-water-swimming-health-benefits/
ENJOY THE SWIM!