It is dark, but I am not afraid. Feel so peaceful with the slighest hint of danger. I run, I jump and I lay my head. Everywhere, everyone seems to be my friend. Suddenly, there is an intruder....I begin to feel some warmth..its the waking of the sun!!! Such a beautiful awakening just to watch it wakes up from its deep sleep. Not only has the sun brought warmth but also a new light to my view. When it was dark, everywhere looks the same...but with the ray frmo the sun, I am suddenly facing a different landscape. A wide area I was the ground i stepped on, is filled with great amount of water!!! ahh haa...they called it a pool.

The lake resemble peace. Its slow ripples caused by the wind brought life out of it. I hear the echo's of Mommy's voice, 'Don't go there. It will harm you' I wonder..if she is ever making sense. How can the peaceful and calm lake gonna harm me? Its just feel so good by just watching at it. As time passes by, the sun has reached the top of my head. Its getting warm, hence it makes the thought of sauting into the pool more exciting. Standing closer to the bank, the laughter is really makign it almost iresistable to stay where i am. However, Mommy's voice is still echoing, 'dont go in there. it will bring you pain.'

I am a young person with my own opinion. why should i be listening to my mother when she doesnt know whats happening in my life??? Ok, I dont care. I'll jump in and deal with the consequences later. I jumped. Splash...it was such so refreshing. The kind of feeling that I never experienced on ground. Its too good. People smile at me...so loved. The ticklish feeling would not allow me to stay at that same position. I am sure the feeling at the deeper end would be better..I begin to walk. Indeed...its so cooling..to have my whole body underwater. Great...the best part of life!!!

Oupss...have difficulties breathing. Cant seem to see clearly whats ahead. Eyes covered with water now. Oups no no, I cant take in anymore. Now, it makes sense of what mommy said earlier. 'It will harm you' AFter much struggle whether or not to leave the refreshing pool, and a big leap, I suddenly find myself standing at the bank again. Phew....glad its all good now. I am able to feel the warmth, feel the sun above me and glad i am no longer in that position where i could not breathe. Contented to stay by the bank, I sit, I read and continue to play like how i used to.

But frmo time to time, the thoughts of the beautiful moment in the pool will intrude into my mind. It asks 'Why are you a coward?..Come on in' Yes, you guessed it right. Not long after, I find myself in the pool again. Not long, it soon became a pattern. In and out of the pool as if it is just another exercise....that is because it is the way to find the treasure of life. Once you learn how to swim, the technique to remain in the pool, all that you're striving for will be added to our life.

Here I am now...at the bank. Searching for the guts which is hidden somewhere beneath the loud laughter and bright smile...the pool looks welcoming. But, how am i to know it is ready to take me in. Is it really wanting me to jump in. Am i able to stay in there without getting chocked? Am getting old, stamina becomes weaker...if it were the olden days, who would be afraid of antoher leap into the pool. It was refreshing afterall. But why not this time? What should be the sign to look out for......