I stand on the cold headland
Antarctic wind bringing welcome chill
It is February
Sunrise is the only
Safe radiance to see
And I see
Sunrise over sea
My heart with you

You mentioned your surprise
By the over water sunrise
On this land’s western side

So for you, I left warm loving arms
To love you in the shape of a photograph
To be in the restless stillness of dawn
Oceanic wind relentless
Because you love the sunrise
And I doubt I would have seen it
If I did not love you

And I do.

- for AN