by Mark Weinrich

The pond shines
like polished stone
awaiting the fountain rays
their springing up 
to kiss the clouds, 
then splashing
in peach, lilac, and rose,
anointing the pond’s face
exalting in the perfect
stillness of submission.

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Mark Weinrich lives a creative life as a writer, photographer, musician, and artist—all wrapped together in an outdoorsman. He is a retired pastor and nine-year cancer survivor. His writing and photography have appeared in over 138 news stand, inspirational, and literary publications. He has sold eight children’s books and currently has two fantasy novels on Kindle.