An Ice Cube, Water, and a Lemon Slice

One hard, clear chunk
of bumps
 
lives a solitary
existence
until crackling with ecstacy
 
it bonds
with two friends,
 
one smooth flowing
surrounding
 
the other
tangy, tart
unique.
 
These friends
live together
 
only to be
disturbed
from their joy
 
when they fall
into a dark cave
with white mountains.