ENCRYPTED

A slight mistake; instead of a man
A lead statue of a man was sent
It was late and there were no stars
Available for money (love? We had some
But not much and no intent of using it
To purchase starlight). We thought
We remembered so well that darkness
And a few drinks would make no difference.
It is a handsome statue though the features
Are slightly blurred. It cannot walk on water
That it can manage to stay afloat at all,

Vulnerable and desperately flailing,
Is a sort of miracle.