A Piece of Rainbow Blooming in a Gray Landscape

A fountain in the city park offers peace and reflection. Amid the rush of life, its gentle waters whisper, "You're doing well."

A fountain always captivates the heart.

The water bursting in the middle of the city

Feels like it senses our wish to momentarily forget the world,

And unfolds refreshingly before us.

The fountain I saw today

Danced freely on a checkerboard of black and white tiles.

Even hurried footsteps

Pause in front of it.

As I gaze at the water,

My thoughts slow down.

There are no rules, no predictions,

Which makes it even freer,

Even more comforting.

The fountain says nothing,

But comforts the day.

“It’s okay, you’re doing well.”

It seems to whisper.

Behind it, an engraved stone

Holds someone’s words.

I didn’t read every line,

But they likely made many stop

And reflect on their lives.

The stream in front of it

Seems to wash over time itself.

Sometimes we’re too busy

To even notice quiet scenes like this.

But when we pause like this,

We feel the gentle embrace of nature

Under the name of a city park.

The laughter of children,

The slow steps of elders,

Water rising with the breeze—

This scenery brings clarity

Even with a short walk.

How often do we

Receive time like this as a gift?

Not a grand trip, not a special goal,

But a fleeting view that

Deepens life itself.

Today’s fountain

Is more than a structure.

It becomes someone’s memory,

A scene that suddenly returns one day.

I may not know when I’ll return,

But I keep this moment in my heart.

As water rises, scatters, and regathers,

So too may our hearts come together again—

A little stronger.