SWIM

The sensation of water
flowing around my body
happily floating down a river,
watching the banks pass me by.
I like to take the same journey as a river
it''s the lack of control which feels so good,
it''s good to leave my life alone for a while.

Liz grew up in the Lake District. She spent her childhood walking in the fells, playing in the lakes and in the river at the end of her garden. After time away li...