The Artesian Pond

The Artesian Pond A cold pond in the middle of the forest Fed by artesian springs the water is clear as glass Barely above freezing life abounds within its shores Fish and exotic grasses move in a choreographed ballet While brightly colored flowers hide a rocky bottom Bubbles flow from underwater caverns Breaking up the reflections of the distant shore It is a world unto itself Peacefully living a life destined by Mother Nature herself Undisturbed by the encroachment of man A miracle of nature hidden in the middle of a forest