HIGH DIVE
In the 1930's when the Great Depression hit
FDR's New Deal programs took effect
The Works Progress Administration
Under the supervision of Robert Moses built
Astoria pool and the 32-Foot High Dive
Where the US Olympic trials were held
In 1936 1952 and 1964
After years of disrepair the diving pool
Has been turned into an amphitheater
While that's better than leaving the place neglected
I am left wondering why we ever
Abandoned the high dive
Too risky
Too dangerous
Seems to me the training and discipline
Involved in taking the plunge from such
Heights is something we should be aspiring to
Not shying away from
But then again I'm a lousy swimmer
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