Castle Walls

ll it takes to make another start Hung like leaves in fall— Rising up, the water drowns our caul— Cracks and climbs these walls. Diving out, swim for a place to rest Your hands lose their grasp. All you hear through the pall and dark, Whispered melodies sung from afar. We can't stand on promises Made of bloodless es. Salt and brine our ragged breath With our dreams into the depths...