My skies are sponged in soft grey water-pressed, water folded water borne. Anon, I have only ever been remembered in this way: When the light is wan. But I promise you, more than the sky now promises a hopeful sleep I will love you beyond hills and houses Beyond clay, which melts in the rain My love is a kiln, I am caught in the hearth with you And now if I was thrown, I would be shattered instantly. But I can stand a thousand days of rain I can hold under high heat I am glossy earthenware Finer than any diamond or gold nugget I will nourish, comfort, and warm you I will love you such.