the fountain of youth

as we emerge from the little prickly shrubs, we shrug off the branches that attempt to catch onto our khaki colored shirts and pull us back from the destination; there in the distance, where fluffy clouds hover over, where a light drizzle finds sweet fellowship with thin rays of sunshine, lies our destination, it is a marvelously intricate piece of artwork, every curve designed with mastery, and it stands out in grand finesse among the patchy grass, a marble figure, glistening in the light - the fountain of youth.

of course we approach it slowly, suppressing the inner excitement that so bubbles from within, there is apprehension - could this be the legend fulfilled, was it all a hoax a myth? - but there ahead, it was cast in stone, more real than ever, and the treasure of youth leaped in streams of water from one end to another. it was for real. and we continue the approach, taking wary steps as we go.

finally, excitement boils over, and we both lunge forward for the coveted prize - that of eternal youth - and what a better day to find it.

had we not promised to go in together? why now were we tugging at each other's shirts, competing for the fountain? had desire blinded us, our eyes focused on the rushing water, forgetting the other who yearned the same. with a grand leap, you managed to make it there first, and i was left clutching at the air.

but suddenly we realize, the foolery of it all. what was eternal youth? what was peter pan's dream. even as you drank and i watched in envy. we realized that the gift of eternal life had already been given, freely, by the sacrifice of a lamb - the sacrifice of this man Jesus Christ.

Celebrate youth today. i'm going to miss the joys and the sadness, the fun and the trials. but don't forget to remember the Creator, all the days of your youth (:

(looking back at this post, i don't think it really made much sense, but i was simply trying to exercise some brain muscle, or maybe just escaping from the work that so demands my attention. ah that's me again.)