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One day I went for a walk through the forest,
Intent on finding the source of the river within.
I followed it, and came upon a great pool, aside a cliff.
The pool was feeding the river; I had found the source.
But where, then, did the source of the pool come from?

I dove in, shattering the glassy face of the water.

Once the bubbles had cleared, I scanned its depths.
On the far side of the pool I saw it: a hole.
I swam towards it, clueless as to how far it went.
On I swam, to fascinated to worry whether I'd breathe again.
I had found the source again.

I broke the surface of the water.

I found myself in a cave, dimly lit by an unknown source.
Water silently rolled through the middle of the cave.
I pulled myself onto the riverbank beside me.
For the first time, I looked around me, taking in the setting.
The pristine sound of the drips from stalactites filled my mind.

I mindlessly followed the river's path.

I continued for some time, taking in the beautiful scene,
When I came across a wide gap with a bridge.
The water was turbulent here, and the bridge looked unsafe.
Beyond the bridge I saw yet more tunnel.
I would have to face my fear to see the source.

I proceeded to cross the bridge.

I was halfway across when suddenly the earth shook!
I dropped to my knees, trying not to fall in.
I saw then that the path behind me was collapsing!
I ran with all my speed, trying to make it,
But my strength alone wasn't enough...

I fell into the water, completely disoriented.

I woke up on the far shore. the water spared me.
Seeing that there was no way back,
I pressed on, searching yet again for the source.
Ahead of me, up river, I found an intense light.
I ran towards it, shielding my eyes, forgetting the cave behind me.

I had found the source, and it was beautiful.

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