Look, I can't go swimming today
The sky is looking too hazy
Pollution might damage my lungs
The worry will drive me crazy
My husband's looking suspicious
Sys, 'Your haze is a distraction
The swim will bring more benefits
Getting fit is the attraction
I sigh. I don't think he's right
I think I should think about it
Haze danger's a newsworthy fright
If they report, I don't doubt it
I'll dress and take one step outside
Just sniff and see the way things go
If I have trouble with breathing
Then surely I'll instantly know
In swimsuit outside one minute
The same as starting any task
Forget doubts. You must begin it
Leave old excuses in the past
Every action has a downside
Just think about the later good
I'll just step out and look about
Don't you agree with me, I should?
Alas I've lost a lot of time
Writing you this comic poem
Instead of going, gave advice
On things you're already knowing
Now my chance is nearly over
My hour for swimming almost past
But at least we have a poem
This good mind exercise will last.
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