by Mark Weinrich

Blue Jay songs
often launch me
into the day.
In spite of the fickle
pains of age, their
doorbell tunes
remind me that
God has opened 
doors. By faith
I can step out with joy
no matter how I feel, 
knowing
my gracious Lord
has prepared 
the way.

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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 139 news stand, inspirational, and literary publications. He has sold eight children’s books and currently has two fantasy novels on Kindle.