Almost Ready

Since March, the Natatorium at IUPUI has been undergoing 

the first phase of its renovation.

For a long while, water was kept in the pool to prevent

possible damage from falling tools.

The lane lines were loosened, floating on the water 

all summer. Recently they were removed,

the pool was emptied, repaired as needed, then

cleaned and polished. The diving platforms

were shrouded in plastic like a Cristo installation,

then they, too, were resurfaced, making ready

for the next practice of aspiring divers.

For months, I've stood like a child in front

of a candy store window, watching the tile setters

at their trade. Now the workmen are cleaning 

up the dust of their work, the pool has been refilled 

and will, once again, be cleaned for swimmers,

who will return for their practice sessions

in about two weeks. I can hardly wait.