in the reproduction
I'm on the other side
not taking your picture
but getting your likeness


where the stream turns
and the tributary joins
no asking how
when lightning strikes
and the swans
their great white wings
the clamour of their numerous souls
working their way upward


it's later that's all
not this time
it's next time
a form of coherence having
something to do with magnetism and grace


we will live again
we will inhabit a new land
alive and aligned
with this river of dreams and reflections
sourced in hope and favourable purpose
knowing an intelligent and vigorous love
enduring and alive and aware