Antlers of Ice

The water formed antlers of ice
fingers maybe, layered, tallowed,
hand-dipped candles,
bits of frozen magic, in the mist
the splash above the torrent
velveteen antlers, ready for molting
rounded antlers, newborn
growing in the wintry air

December 14, 2008
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