Bathing In Joy

Sparkling dust making lines in the air

Slithering behind the dark canopies and tall trunks

Shining on the aquatic rocks

The water above it crystalline, clear and deep

Ashore children are bathing

Their tiny legs splashing millions of droplets around

Dancing, singing, and playing

Its the coolness enveloping their skin

The soft lapping of water

The joy of swimming free

The sun rays ceasing around the watery edges

Making soft little patterns on the lake's bottom

Brushing past the kids

The leaves begin to whisper in the wind

The children now chattering from the sudden chill

Giggling with joy, they quickly jump out.