three stones, three birds
and I am grounded but would fly
rounded by the river, soft and manic in my hands
seven at the current will

and I am grounded but would fly
swim and soar, still
seven at the current will
embers yes breath

swim and soar, still
rounded by the river, soft and manic in my hands
embers yes breath
three stones, three birds

*previously published in “Manorborn” (Abecedarian Books, Inc. – 2007)