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The Lake
I walk to the water,
And feel it as I dip my toe in.
The water is cool,
It feels good on my warm skin.
I jump headfirst,
Into this unfamiliar place.
For a while,
It feels nice.
The water flows around me,
It takes me through its beauty.
The sky goes overcast,
The current becomes too strong.
I get caught in it,
I try to swim against it.
The current is strong,
But I keep my head above water.
I see stars fall from the lit sky,
As they land in the water their light goes out.
Something grabs me,
And pulls me under water.
I struggle to keep my head up,
But I can’t keep it for long.
I’m under the water,
I can’t breathe anymore.
I open my eyes and see the stars trying to help me,
But they get pushed away.
I look down to see nothing,
Only the bottom of the lake.
My foot is pulled,
But nothing is pulling it.
Suddenly,
I am free.
I swim to the surface,
And gulp in the sweet air.
The sky clears,
And the current becomes gentle again.
I start to swim again,
Wanting to feel the calm water.
I let the water take me again,
And it feels nice.

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