Now we're up on the edge

and over, on the mountain

with mountains beyond. Behind us,

            in the dark

There is a place (believe me,

            she said) where if, if

                   ...not white like the snow

more moon-panther or silvery cloud-cat

This is the kingdom of the Water Bear.

To enter here, you have to shrink

and slow down, down. A day

is one tick of the clock, one blink