12.

take in the sun you salamander you. the grass will not grow itself. we ride the river south at dawn when the high water currents are sleepiest. keep yer boots dry for the rainy season. dry rot seeps into the wood ‘tween the ears.

13.

follow the river up route 42. take the Rabbit Hash road. Avoid the air traps. Watch the flight configurations of birds of prey.

14.

the machinations
will not
let up
their
constant
thwartings

15.

the sun reflects off high water
the upper hand of the floating world