Fog and mist rising, And then disappearing behind the peaks. Fog and mist rising From the lake as if The water itself is burning beneath its lurky surface. Fog and mist rising and dissolving into the meadows, Painting the grassland in grey and white. Fog and mist rising and nestling in the deodars, Reflecting the icy surface of the water in its vapour. Fog and mist rises higher and higher than the mountain peaks as if teasing the ***** of the hill. Fog and mist rising and tainting the hillside until nothing is visible, Not even the roads in haunted small towns. Fog and mist rising from nowhere and covering the hills In blue and grey and white. Fog and mist rising like an old curse after the rainfall dances. Fog and mist rising and then disappearing behind the peaks, Where there is only the open sky.