Echo of the clocktower, footstep br in the alleyway, sweep br of the wind sifting the leaves. br br Jeweller of the spiderweb, connoisseur br of autumn’s opulence, blade of lightning br harvesting the sky. br br Keeper of the small gate, choreographer br of entrances and exits, midnight br whisper travelling the wires. br br Seducer, healer, deity or thief, br I will see you soon enough— br in the shadow of the rainfall, br br in the brief violet darkening a sunset— br but until then I pray watch over him br as a mountain guards its covert ore br br and the harsh falcon its flightless young.