The moonlit lethargic lake, br unrushed, moves within itself, br occasional ripples grow, br then finally they break. br br Lost leaves from winter br shedding trees br Dance and swirl. br One final display, br before they are carried away. br br Such stillness, such ease br in this cold yet reassuring breeze. br Midnight moon light br Cloaks the lake at night. br br A home of hidden life, br breathes deep below br Near invisible fishes br darting and departing br an underwater show. br br The evergreens are grinning br at their naked cousins, br The lake looks on, br the birds sing on. br br Unhurried thoughts flow br freely beside the waters edge.