Bracing!

Bracing! 

I’m going in, the sea looks lovely 

I strive towards the water’s edge 

The waves are lapping on the shore

Inviting me to step right in 

I peer into the deep blue sea 

It’s crystal clear - I spy the sandy bed

I tentatively put my foot forward

As a wave crashes over my bare foot

Blimey - it’s freezing!

I think my foot’s gone blue

But here I stand on the shore

Committed to my first sea swim 

So I put my other foot down 

Numbness setting in

No looking back now! 

So I scream and squeal.

Quite a theatrical show…..

I finally dipped my whole body in 

Breathe - just breathe!

I paddle back to the shore

“Nice swim?” The stranger shouts to me

“Ohh fabulous” I say through chattering teeth

“Bracing!” What a British thing to say 🤣