Jumping...

The small boy stands stiffly beside the sparkling blue water of a swimming pool. His legs are bent at the knees--ready. His vibrant yellow swim trunks hang new and dry upon his small body. His tongue protrudes out of the side of his small mouth--his green eyes are focused intently upon the strong outstretched arms which await his small frame--he hesitates. Slowly he clenches his hands into little fists. Releasing one, he clutches at his sun burned nose and with one defining movement, leaps from the side of the pool--letting go then, he simply jumps...