by Ann Carranza

Created on: April 05, 2009   Last Updated: April 06, 2009

Dedication: A Swimmer's Life

I got up this morning, about half-past five,

Sleepy and unwilling, feeling barely alive.

Driving through the darkness, to practice at the pool,

I must train two hours before I go to school.

Through the day I study hard in each and every class,

I am a scholastic achiever and work for As to pass.

Home, meals and homework, I plan them carefully,

Time is very precious, I don't have much that's free.

Back to the pool to practice with my friends.

We push each other hard, the way to achieve our ends.

We have two more hours, stretching, weights, and sets,

Maybe a little running and that's as tough as it gets.

Dinner, homework, bed; the day is nearly done

Know that I do this because I think it's fun.

I am pursuing goals in everything I do

The discipline, the hard work, are waiting for you, too.

I am a swimmer, each and every day.

I will reach my goals-nothing stands in my way.

I've dedicated years to get to where I am,

I reach ever higher-knowing that I can.

I have high expectations, my parents have them too

We believe in me and the goals I pursue.

I got up this morning, about half-past five,

Sleepy and unwilling, feeling barely alive.

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