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The Lake at Ullswater
by Cassandra Solon-Parry

A circle made of mountains to catch the icy image of the sky
and not a living soul in sight, except two lovers, you and I.
After the snowfall in winter, here is the lake at Ullswater.

The boy throws a pebble to send a warm blue ripple
across the still blue surface of the lake.
The girl has found some drift wood upon which she may sit
and watch the icy stillness as it breaks.
After the snowfall in winter, here is the lake at Ullswater.

The boy turns laughing with joy at what he's done
and then he goes to join her and warm her in his arms.
They have found a quiet place, a world where they're alone,
although the ice is yet to thaw, here they are at home.
After the snowfall in winter, here at the lake in Ullswater.