by Mark Weinrich

In the fountain
of children’s laughter,
I hear the music
of celebration,
when time is vanquished
in the cannonball splashes
of belly laughs, contagious
giggles, and shrieks of delight.

When this bubbling up almost
calms, a few snorts and snickers 
launch the geyser again. 
I’m drenched in this
brightness of joy, knowing 
how Jesus loves children,
knowing He is probably
laughing with us.

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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.