remembered fears

I had to choose between this photo and a brightly coloured one which made me feel happy and good. This one won due to the memories it unleashed! I used to live near the White Cart river - it was full of oil patches, and very muddy. One of my neighbours dogs got trapped in the mud and had to be pulled out - it took 2 ropes, several pieces of wood and 6 grown men to save him before he sank further or the tide came in. We were all warned never to go near the river again. This river had a metallic swing bridge over it to allow ships to come from the river Clyde to the factory. The pedestrian foot path was made of wood, with gaps between the planks - HUGE GAPS. I used to walk miles instead of crossing this on foot. I thought I had outgrown this phobia years ago. This walkway was only about 10ft off the ground, some boards bounced when I stepped on them - this was still not a problem, I was enjoying the view - then realised I could see water under the walkway. Even although the water was only about 12inches deep. I had to take a few deep breaths as the memories came flooding back, and I could see Khyber tring to get out of the mud. I realised that I had been holding on to the rail subconsciously, and had been feeling nervous. I was able to laugh about the reaction and analyse it. Feeling much better now. I think the other photos colours made me feel positive again.