The River Vltava, 1959

Photograph: Paolo Mussat Sartor.

In dreams I remember your eyes:
grey as the cathedral St. Vitus.

One dark touch almost enough:
eyes of rough grey stone.

We walked from the Castle down to the river,
flowing dark.

Afterwards, you spoke of increased production:
eyes of steel.

But I remember your eyes:
grey as Vltava.

Watercolour: Paul Michael Angeloni.