Wed May 23 2001 Fountain Trilogy 1 Aspirations And Shortcomings: Making of the Fountain I can hide a million tales in these folds Of copper, green; the metal manifolds. Brilliant strokes! A twist so brazen! And it arcs up in elegant illusion. My friend! Look! As I chisel, Cut and beat the metal, Between the lines disappear The dreams - the aspirations. A metal confusion! And all alone Talking to you when I'm gone. Gushing up a thousand puzzles, Rippling down a million riddles! I'll stop my story here, Though I know you did not hear The poem ringing, deep and hollow, Waiting for a voice promised!