The cultural oasis within the community,
It’s refreshing waters healing all from the stresses of life,
Young swimmers compete in the hope of future Olympic glory,
A housewife seeks solace and comfort from within it and her domestic strife,
Mothers bond in tender, loving first time aquatic sessions,
Old age pensioners reminisce about the Lido and the good ‘ol days,’
Two lovers gaze passionately at each other from within its depths,
The loner swims in the early morning mist and sunlight rays.
The LIDO,
It has survived since time immemorial and through the blitz,
The community gathers to honour it with another anniversary,
Swimmers of all ages and backgrounds unite and celebrate in the glitz.