Even though it may not seem like it, diving boards are strikingly similar to books. When you ‘dive into’ a book, you are beginning an adventure, exhilarating and sometimes a little frightening, and you are unsure of what you’ll find. The best example in this case is a mystery. In the midst of a mystery, just after the start but not quite at the finish, is the most exciting part of the book. You are thrown clues, obstacles, villains and suspects as you venture deeper and deeper into the book. The same sensation is felt when jumping off a diving board, the uncertainty, the risk, and the thrill of a brand new expedition. As you fall, you feel those figurative villains and obstacles, but you keep on falling. You cannot turn back anymore. The fall is drawing you in. Not only is the journey the same but also the ending, the feeling of success after accomplishing a remarkable feat. After landing a dive with a splash in the pool you can’t help but feel proud. Proud that you took that leap, and didn't back away. Proud of that double spin that you risked in the middle of the fall. Proud of making it to the end of your journey, the pool. This is also common among books. When finishing a book, I can’t help but dance with joy at the finish, but briefly, because I already have to start looking for the next one. Dives are the same way. One jump is not enough for most people. The first dives are just a taste of the fun you can have, a bite of the thrill you can experience. Since they have so many things in common, such as their journey, ending, and their ability to draw you in at first jump or turn of a page, diving boards are remarkably similar to books.
❤️ Many thanks to my english teacher for challenging me to write this prompt!
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