Breathe

I inch my toes into the water, little by little, thinking all is well, not heeding the tiny voice inside of me, giving me little hints to tread lightly.  The water looks good, feels oh so warm and inviting...just let me take a dip, just let me feel the silkiness of the water enveloping all of my being, just for a few minutes.  I close my eyes and venture in a little more, then a little more, and before I know it, I am fully immersed in that soft blanket of deliciousness.  Just as I had imagined, the feeling is all-encompassing.  Time stands still as I take it all in, the beauty, the love, the wonderment.  I hold my breath, afraid to let it out, for fear of breathing this moment away...