Whoever came up with that phrase deserves an award.It's hysterical!

About the poem: I liked the fact that it used everyday language to convey peaceful images. It made me think of Neil Diamond's early works. (I should point out here that Neil Diamond is one of my heroes, so this is a compliment.) N.D. was a young man with a rough voice and a Brooklyn accent, obviously unfit for a career in music. But his yearning songs of everyday disappointments and struggles struck a chord with a great many people who were just like him. - A dreamer who found it difficult to fit in and become a success in more conventional ways. I would recommend that you all find and listen to his songs, Brooklyn Roads and Shilo.

But I digress. J's poem conjures for me the image of a man attempting to lull and comfort someone dear to him - a wife or a child. I find this poem very enjoyable. Not so much for the words used, but for the imagery it imparts to me. I think it would make a superb song. Keep up the good work, J.

Just keep swimming!