Definition:
A tarn is a pool formed in high ground, usually fed by rain, snowmelt, and cold runoff. The water can look nearly black under cloud or stone, reflecting sky like a quiet mirror. Tarns often sit in places where wind moves differently and sound feels far away. The word suggests isolation shaped by altitude and time. It captures still water that feels watchful.
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