The Lake's Calling

The cool depths of the mountain lake called to me on this hot summer day. I had been hard at work and my body was covered in sweat. Slowly I pulled my sweat soaked shirt up over my body as the material stuck to my skin. Finally I was able to pull it over my head and I tossed it on the ground behind me. Next I undid my belt and let my shorts fall down to the ground. Finally my work boots were undone and my feet bare as I was ready to take a plunge. Having been raised in the mountain. I knew that the rivers and lakes like this one afforded many spots where one could get a cooling and refreshing dip.

I stood on the flat rock that ran out into the water, looking into the lakes placid blue depths. Nearby I could hear the soft quacks of the local lake inhabitants. I knew the family of ducks were somewhere playing along the shoreline that they call home. Kneeling I reached down into the cool water and rubbed my hands over my body, readying myself for the plunge I was about to take. A quick shiver crept over me, soon eaten by the warmth of the summer sun that sat high in the clear blue sky. Suddenly I stood and as I ran out along along the rock knowing it was now or never. Planting my feet I dove into the water, my body rapidly encased by the coolness. Gently striking the water with my feet my long muscular arms pulled me along silently.

I was right this had been a welcome relief from the days hard work I had endured. A moment that should and can be enjoyed by everyone that enters into the area that I call home. If not a dip in the public lake a dip in one of the many public and well used pools along mountain streams is just as rewarding. I continue my swim into the depths of the water now as my muscles welcome the coolness against them. Finally it was time for me to get out of the water and lay my body against the flat sun warmed rock. Laying there I allowed my body to dry before getting redressed. As I laid there I closed my eyes and smiled knowing that someday I may even have the pleasure of meeting you the reader, whoever you may be, in the same lake or even along one of the many rivers. Until that time stay safe and may God watch over you forever.