Swimming a Mile

Xavier was one of the many Room 18 children who completed their 200 metre swim at the Frimley Aquatic Centre a while back. Here he is pictured with Ben (after they both achieved the 200 metres). Below is a great poem Xavier wrote about the experience. He uses descriptive language well to show emotion, colour and personality. His writing has voice.


SWIMMING A MILE

Thump, Thump, Thump.
My heart was beating like crazy
I was next in line for swimming the 200m challenge.

I was about to back out but...
the whistle went.
Damn, I thought as I dived into the ice cold pool.

I was doing well until the last 5 metres.
My legs were so tired they stopped working!!!
Oh no.

I'm mince meat.
But as I was thinking I'm mince meat
I had done it!!!

By Xavier