What would life be without water There is no life without water The Countess ever mindful of this truth took herself to the shimmering waters for a swim this day Oh what joy she found in gliding through the depths with the grace of a mermaid a skill she had mastered with dedication and delight She imagined herself among mermaids and dreamed of becoming one herself Let us then raise a toast to water the giver of life and all the wonders it bestows upon us