The frantic energy of running water
seems like a force that can’t be challenged
and it is strange
to stand on the frozen bank
and no longer feel
the heartbeat
Water is the bloodstream, still or moving
I am always fascinated, and unnerved, by the way that winter puts life and movement on hold.
For more freezing, and thawing, my fantasy novel, The Guests of Honor, is available here. Its sequel, With Honor Intact, can be found here.
Cat Amesbury 