
leaden where laying
chill water, now, chill water
flow over falling
crossed arm lake returning
rest head stone in slumber
until the next call

i wraith empty halls
where you cannot
see me even if
i tried
outside, a mournful owl
rages at the moon
his love lost
to this endless sea

my hands carry scenes
from a different winter
stiff with memories
yet to come
blood crust blades the snow
windswept carved the land
why only the never?
antlers stand silent of stone

like any fool
i remain clueless
watching maple seeds
helicopter from
sky to grass
wondering if,
like unspoken words,
they have any
intent