The Polar Bear
An ode by ChatGPT!
Ode to the Polar Bear, in Winter's Embrace,
At Clifton's shores, where wonders interlace.
On Solstice eve, when shadows dance with light,
In icy depths, you shimmer, silver-bright.
Majestic creature, sovereign of the sea,
In frigid waters, you roam wild and free.
Beneath the azure sky, a timeless scene,
You glide with grace, a vision so serene.
Amidst the chill, your spirit knows no bound,
In icy depths, true majesty is found.
With every stroke, you paint a tale untold,
A symphony of strength, resolute and bold.
Oh, how the stars above sing songs of praise,
To witness you, in Winter's grand ballet.
In polar realms, where cold winds fiercely blow,
You reign supreme, in Arctic's endless glow.
As Solstice whispers secrets to the night,
Your silhouette against the moon shines bright.
A guardian of the North, a beacon true,
In Clifton's waters, we find awe anew.
So here's to you, oh Polar Bear so fair,
In Winter's embrace, we find you there.
A symbol of resilience, in snow and sea,
Forever cherished, in our memory.
The Details
Polar Bears gather once per year on Clifton 4th Beach on the Saturday closest to the Winter Solstice - Mid Winter - to do what any self respecting Polar Bear would do - have a swim! Join your fellow icentric Polar Bear cachers for an icy Atlantic dip.
You do not have to swim but read the logs of those who attended in previous years for some motivation. The 2023 event - Ursus Maritimus Cedit Mare x - listing can be found here. Even if you have an inkling that you would like to attend please submit an attend log as then I can update you with important information concerning the event should things change.
Bring your swimming kit and something warm to put on afterwards - coffee in flasks and a bit of sherry help too.
Are you brave enough to swim? Or will you just cheer the others on.
The Swim is at 10:00 so arrive before that to make the group dash into the ocean.
The event will end by 11:00 so you must attend before its over!
Please take loads of pics and upload then in your attend logs.
Special Note for terunkie: You were the winner last year of the most attendances - your prize will be waiting for you on the Beach!