Swimmer's Ear

Stroke, stroke, breathe.
Stroke, stroke, breathe.

I sink beneath the surface
in an attempt to lose myself
I move forward through my stroke
Humming as I exhale

I have found my rhythm
Stroke, stroke, breathe.

My thoughts move through
water with me, leading
as I go, leaning as I fall
into body before mind

I have lost my rhythm

Stroke, stroke...

I power through the position
faltering with my failure
reaching out for more
grasping at the rhythm

I have found my stride

Stroke, stroke, breathe.
Stroke, stroke, breathe.
Stroke,
         stroke,
                breathe.