Swimming lessons

“Not deep enough to drown” Bob, the pool instructor, had assured me.

Yet, my cries for help were drowned out by stronger arms as Bob possessed me under the pretext of keeping me afloat.

Battered, I vowed to swim against the tide.

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17 comments:

  1. Whispering ThoughtsJune 17, 2015 at 7:44 PM

    I like the determination

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  2. ObsessivemomJune 17, 2015 at 8:47 PM

    Well written Uma. I like that she refused to give up.

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    1. UmaJune 18, 2015 at 5:43 PM

      Wanted to give a positive ending..thanks, Tulika :-)

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  3. Jasbir @jasbeerayJune 17, 2015 at 8:57 PM

    admire the spirit to carry on

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  4. UnknownJune 17, 2015 at 9:17 PM

    Ah the fighting spirit. We can always do with more of that, Uma :) Nice!

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    1. UmaJune 18, 2015 at 5:44 PM

      Oh, yes, definitely! Thanks a lot, Shailaja :-)

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  5. kalpana solsiJune 17, 2015 at 11:49 PM

    Swimming against the tide.......brave spirit.

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  6. UnknownJune 18, 2015 at 1:40 AM

    That girl has guts and determination.

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    1. UmaJune 18, 2015 at 5:45 PM

      Sometimes life forces to you be courageous. Thank you, Kathy!

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  7. SoumyaJune 18, 2015 at 12:26 PM

    I love her spirit! I hope she made it though :)

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  8. OnkarJune 20, 2015 at 8:51 PM

    determined

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  9. AnonymousJune 22, 2015 at 7:25 PM

    I am glad that you ended it on a positive/hopeful note. Nicely done, Uma. :)

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  10. VinithaJuly 13, 2015 at 2:39 PM

    Well penned, Uma.

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