This was inspired by the Olympics. The opening ceremony is tonight.
It’s the quiet before the storm.
Though it isn’t very quiet. There’s a blur of faces. The roar of the crowd filters back to where we wait in line.
I can hear the announcers, but can’t understand what they’re saying.
I hear our names. It’s time to enter the storm.
My competitors surround me, walking with me out onto the deck. The crowd is so large they’ve become the colored backdrop to the scene.
My mind begins to spin, but I shake it off. This is what I’ve been training for.
I take my place behind the block. I am ready. So is everyone else.
At the sound of the whistle, we take our places. At the buzzer, we dive. The roar disappears. A familiar quiet surrounds me.
I’m swimming faster than I ever have. I feel powerful. I know down to my soul that I have never swum better. The turn comes, my world turns upside down then rights itself.
I use every last bit of my energy. I glide toward the wall. Smooth and fast.
My hand slams against the wall. The race is over. I gulp down a big breath.
I look up at the board.
4th.
Riveting
I’m glad you enjoyed it:)
Riveting
I’m glad you enjoyed it:)
Awesome post
Thank you!
Of course ☺
Awesome post
Thank you!
Of course ☺
Nice one – you captured a lot there Acire 🙂
Thank you!
Nice one – you captured a lot there Acire 🙂
Thank you!
“The roar disappears. A familiar quiet surrounds me.” Nice. I felt that! Remembered when I used to swim.
I always remember when I’d breathe during a race and the sound would come back
Yeah… Miss it a bit
As do I, I don’t miss the stress though
Haha. I never competed, but I get it. Though I got way more stressed in team sports.
“The roar disappears. A familiar quiet surrounds me.” Nice. I felt that! Remembered when I used to swim.
I always remember when I’d breathe during a race and the sound would come back
Yeah… Miss it a bit
As do I, I don’t miss the stress though
Haha. I never competed, but I get it. Though I got way more stressed in team sports.