Folks call the area a Lake, but it's more like a pond.  Small and unimportant looking, yet peaceful.  The dock is no prize winner either.  Narrow in width, boards broken with several down right missing all together!  No tree nearby, no canopy, nothing to shade oneself on a hot day while fishing.  The watering hole may look small in size, but it deceives the eyes.  The water is as deep as the heavens.  No man knows what lurks beyond the light in this Lake.
Fishing Dock, Lake
young boy
families
My family is my reason for being. My kids and my wife are all I have. This village is all we know in this crazy world.
Lad, you are the greatest, did you know that? Thank you! Does anyone have any toys to play with? No toys here lad, today we are going to investigate what it is that lurks beyond the light in this lake. But... but... isn't that dangerous? It is lad, but if you succeed - you will no longer be a boy in the eyes of the village, but man. I just wanted to play today. The time for playing is done!  Soon you will be able to contribute to the welfare of the village. Maybe, do my parents know I'm going out? Yes, as your father I certainly know it, and your mother knows it as well.  Now, jump into that lake and swim down as far as you can, and tell me what you see. You're so mean to me!!! There there lad, we can't remain immature forever. Fine, I'll do it!