Framework of leaves in the still
standing stakes of frozen chains
the open eyes a folded rock
flips to mica and moss
webs of wet cemetery composure
trees and their shivering fringes
going into the dim lit paint
benches floating in what skin inhabits
the blood of the ferns and the earth
a razor blade bikini.

Stripped to roots skimming
the steam ripped vibrations
of tightly braided hair
pink rise of blushing denim
controller of the rainbow colored
waters.