Winter swimming

Sylvia Clare MSc. Psychol
Nov 8 · 2 min read

poem 8 for NaPoWrMo

Photo by Carissa Weiser on Unsplash

Neoprene socks make entry
Into winter ocean easier, the cold hits later.
But your body already knows it is good
Sea swimming all year round.

Wade right in, do not hesitate
Do not think it will be cold on your skin
Do not consider changing your mind
There are others to bear witness.

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Sylvia Clare MSc. Psychol

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Mindfulness teacher, poet, author. Top writer on Quora 2018 and Medium in Parenting and Feminism. https://sylviaclare.co.uk/

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