My scream was echoing in an area surrounded by tall trees. My mother was busy cooking dinner and ran to me when I screamed. I was stuck between two old logs, which shocked my mother. I began to mutter in pain. She quickly pulled me in and ran to the door. Everyone was agitated. As my brother began seeking help, all eyes became widening in shock.
It was all going great just a moment ago. I was just enjoying my daily adventure in the wooded region behind my home. My feet were struggling through thick mud and I felt a thought creeping into my mind. This thought started to draw me in to a dangerous place. I was only a few feet away from the dark and delirious path. It was full of sharp, crumbling logs that were very fragile. This path was new to me. It might have been a blurred image as I kept my eyes on the usual path. One explained that it was “the natural’s pit”, formed by a previous storm. It was filled with pins, sharp rocks, and needles. This was something that I hadn’t known at the moment. I felt a strong pull to explore the mysteries of nature’s pit. That’s when I finally did. I was intrigued to discover a dark path of shadows that looked so interesting. I reached for a shining stone beneath the small streams flowing below me, but was unsuccessful. My short, branch-like arms prevented me from succeeding. I searched my surroundings in search of something that would hold onto the sparkling rock. I decided to jump in the pit. My shoes soon filled with cold water. The pit was quite harmless from the outside, but dangerously so in the core. The sound was growing louder and more distant as it became more familiar. I was shocked and braced myself. The sharply layered wood piece pierced my pants and reached my delicate legs. My leg was soiled with dirt and blood. It was a beautiful scene. I tried to distract my mind by looking around until I was treated at the nearest clinic. I was given great care upon my return home.
The first week I struggled to stand, let alone walk. I was undoubtedly plunged into depression by this event. It was unbearable because there was no friend or companion in the empty room.
Although I was able overcome my depression quickly, I felt a profound regret for my foolishness for quite some time. It is still a painful memory that I carry with me to this day. It was a life lesson that taught me to be more thoughtful and knowledgeable.
