To Swim

I swam across the river The waves tried to challenge The wind inspired me to swim There the fish of variety Came behind me to help Their fins moved to train me The mouthful of water they spit As if to teach me the lessons The nostrils they shivered in water As if to give suitable instruction The crabs looked from distance As a danger signal showed its hands There came the imminent danger The wild dogs living in water With vigor tried to disturb me As if I am the prey in their waiting But they knew I am a man, and a human Ever tries to challenge the mighty My muscle raised in protest While activated one hand for swimming I spat the water against them And made ho! Ho! sounds in fearsome Anyhow I reached the shores The waiting friends were happy And offered a drink of coffee.