HAIL to the guardians of the watchtowers of

the north - - Bring the snow as white as mercy - -

AS CHASTE AS THE DYING MESSENGER - -

blow furious through

our winter home!

none have seen such cold contained.

hail to the gods of the mountains!

that drive the spirit to the bone. keep dry

the passage of the night - - reflect the

good moon of challenged light - -

before pride and hubris you have rained.

none have seen such cold contained.

august 7 2003

banff ab