Broadcasting Life

A Christmas Thought
By Bob Schaller

'Twas the night before Christmas
And all 'round the pool
The kickboards were drying
The lanelines were all spooled

The medals were stowed
In cases with great care
The starts with their families
For memories to make, and to share

Onward Phelps, Beard and Coughlin
Peirsol, Sandeno and Hansen too
Onward Crocker, Katie Hoff
And the Kirk sisters, of htem two

Another year has come to a close
Suits are in lockers but won't gather dust
They'll be out again soon
for World Championships are a must!

Young swimmers take their break
Moms and Dads can sleep in as well
What will '05 hold?
No one can yet tell

Our heroes chase their dreams
But remember they're just people all the same
It's desire that makes the difference
So let's make our very own names!

Lists have been made
And checked more than twice
Stockings will be fileed
and the tree will look nice

But what you can't ask for
Might be what you relaly want
Only you can chase your dreams
Only you can take that hunt

Be sure to thank your parents
Don't forget to thank your coach
Be a friend to an enemy
Carry yourself beyond reproach

Medals and trophies in our dreams
But a win doesn't come on one day
It's a daily path and long journey
Do your best and you'll be okay

Try a little harder
Take a few minutes just to smile
Get in all your sets with pride
Smartly go that extra mile

But understand no matter what
That swimming is with you forever
Whether it is first place or last
Swimming is about never saying "never"

So as this year hits the wall
And another is almost underway
Look inside for inspiration
Because where there's a will, there is a way!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!