Swimming (sestina)
Songyeon Lin
Before a race, I think about it all day
Having an anxiety attack, I try not to break
Before going into the water
I have to remind myself not to jump too early
Eyes watching me up in the stands full of people
It is unlike any other sport
When I finish my race early
I cool down in the water
I look up at the clock ignoring all the people
Thinking about the time I wanted to break
When I succeed, it makes my day
And my coach who loves the sport
Swimm