baptism

Baptism

The healing power of water exists 
in the sound of a winter snowmelt waterfall
the taste of a clear, cold mountain stream
the scent of spring rain as it unites with leaves and grass
the sight of a joyful splash through a summer puddle
the gentle touch that wipes away a fallen tear

Within this stirring of the senses—
this awakening of the soul—
lives the holiness of baptismal waters