A Gentle Nod
A warm breeze stirred across the clear water. My brown feet felt firmly planted on the cool stone edge. Slowly, I lifted my chin and gave a soft, joyful 'Woof!' The rippling surface of the swimming pool sparkled right below, mirroring the bright sky. I leaned down slightly to tap the stone paving with my toe, watching a splash of light dance across the tiles. Satisfied and calm, I stood upright, looking steadily out over the open courtyard.