Iola swam gracefully to the surface, she smiled as she felt the warm sun on her face, the water was a bit chilly but she didn't mind. Her waterlily pads floated in the water, there were no blooms yet, but there would be in time. They always came and filled her heart with joy. She sang softly to them, encouraging them to grow, hoping spring would come soon and warm the water. Iola didn't like seeing the snow and ice on the bank of the pond, it make her frighten to even consider touching the land, considering she was clumsy enough when the land was without ice and snow for her to slip on. She frowned and sighed oh well the pond was better anyway. She dove back under the water exploring the pond, swimming through the pond grass, looking about.
