first swim

first swim of the year
april 15
unheated pool
outside
what?!
amazing
in wisconsin
no one swims before may
it can still snow in april
or even june
and i just swam
well, walked around
in april
ok, it was chilly
but warm enough
and freeing
saving my inner child
from certain death
by research
while my feet are still cold
my spirit is warm
and i'm happy
my stress washed away
in a small pool in austin
sometimes, texas can be
beneficial