Along the sun-drenched roadside, from the great br hollow half-treetrunk, which for generations br has been a trough, renewing in itself br an inch or two of rain, I satisfy br my thirst: taking the water's pristine coolness br into my whole body through my wrists. br Drinking would be too powerful, too clear; br but this unhurried gesture of restraint br fills my whole consciousness with shining water. br br Thus, if you came, I could be satisfied br to let my hand rest lightly, for a moment, br lightly, upon your shoulder or your breast.