Astroden Dennis Wanjeri
2 min readMay 28, 2023

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A pool of water

Today, as I embarked on my tranquil evening walk, little did I know that a serendipitous stumble would lead me to an extraordinary discovery. With one misstep, I found myself teetering on the edge of a pool, a silent witness to yesterday's thunderstorm. But instead of retreating, I allowed myself a moment to delve deeper into its murky depths.

Gazing into the pool, I marveled at the dance of sunlight and shadow upon its surface. The water, though not crystal clear, held a certain mystique—a subtle veil that concealed its secrets. Earlier in the day, I had been immersed in calculations of concentration, and so my scientific mind began to ponder the very essence of this pool. I wondered about the intricate interplay of soil particles, suspended in this aqueous symphony.

But amidst my analytical musings, something far more captivating captivated my attention—the mesmerizing reflection of the towering trees above. It was as if this humble pool had transformed into a living canvas, a natural television broadcasting the unfolding drama of the arboreal realm. Every sway of the branches was mirrored in its still depths, every fleeting visit of a feathered friend captured in its liquid mirror.

I watched, spellbound, as nature's theater unfolded before me. Birds gracefully took flight, their wings caressing the cerulean canvas above, while leaves pirouetted through the air, guided by the whimsical winds. The sky itself, an ever-changing masterpiece, painted the pool with hues of azure, blush, and fiery gold. It was a captivating spectacle, a living tapestry woven with nature's most vivid colors.

As I continued to gaze into this enchanting realm, I noticed the subtle presence of humble sticks, their gnarled forms adding texture to the fluid stage. Occasionally, a vibrant leaf, donning shades of yellow or green, would pirouette across the water's surface, infusing the scene with a touch of whimsy. And there, nestled amidst the aqueous embrace, a solitary stone stood as a silent sentinel, adding a touch of stoic permanence to this ever-changing tableau.

In this quiet moment, I couldn't help but feel a profound sense of wonder. Life's most extraordinary wonders often lie hidden within the simplest of encounters. This chance encounter with the pool revealed a world within a world, a captivating microcosm of nature's grand design.

Dear friends, may we always remain open to the unexpected, for it is in those moments that we are gifted with glimpses of nature's boundless beauty. Let us cherish the reflections that grace our lives, for they are the whispers of the extraordinary unfolding within the seemingly ordinary.

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Astroden Dennis Wanjeri
Astroden Dennis Wanjeri

Written by Astroden Dennis Wanjeri

Unraveling the Hidden Threads of Nature, History, and Medical Innovation through the Curious Eyes of a Kenyan Medical Student at Comenius University, Slovakia.

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