The LIDO

FineB

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.

 

 

  • Author: FineBul (Pseudonym) (Offline Offline)
  • Published: May 29th, 2018 09:03
  • Comment from author about the poem: I recently read the book The Lido by Libby Page and was inspired to write this poem. There are only a few Lidos (outdoor pools) in London remaining but they are very much the life, soul and spirit of the community bringing people together.
  • Category: Unclassified
  • Views: 13
  • User favorite of this poem: Laura🌻.
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Comments3

  • Laura🌻

    FineB,
    An awesome write !
    I enjoyed this read very much.
    It resonates all the vacation
    experiences of my youth at
    the Italian beach resort, LIDO, near Venice!
    Thank you for sharing!

    ~Laura~

    • FineB

      Hi Laura,

      Thanks for reading.

      Much appreciated.

      Delighted you liked it.

      Keep writing
      FineB

    • Michael Edwards

      a great write and it takes me back to my childhood when I was a regular at Finchley Lido - a long time ago.

      • FineB

        Hello Michael,

        Thank you for reading and delighted that you liked it.

        My favourite lido is the Brockwell Park Lido.

        Keep writing
        FineB

      • Goldfinch60

        These places where people gather and commune together are wonderful and becoming so rare nowadays. Good write.

        • FineB

          Hello Goldfinch60,

          Thank you for reading. Glad you enjoyed it.
          With places where people can gather together as a community becoming so rare communities are becoming a bit fractured and distant from one another at times. Sad.

          Keep writing
          FineB



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