( Sonnet )*

I did not look back following the light.  
As copper chimed in the rooting cellar
Of the morn, my heart muffled in delight,
Still in shroud, my father farmed the water.

Set his son to love and the kindred waters,
That man of fire swelled, plumbed with pride,
Made of self, stride and hollow pipes to solder  
His starry hands and elbows panicle the sky,

But I, being water sign, a young Orpheus
Born in underworld, found music and words
And maidens of air and earth and wanderlust
To the sun I ran, my fathers call not heard.

I did not look back following the light
Until my love called delivering the night.