Greying sky
Fettered by quivering, clouded seas.
Moon ripening bright
Like soft steel, soft
As a riverbank's close currents
Awash with arctic blues;
Winter's conception - ice
Throughout summer
A cool breath dissipating
Like a fading memory,
Weightless, humble element,
Polished, unabashed,
Windowless and bright.
Dull reflections glisten
Under strokes of evening sun;
With laughter
And gifts of love.