tall

like a reed
in waters warm
slender standing
eyes aswarm
swaying gently
in the wind
will not waver
will not bend
smooth and tender
stand so close
loving laughter
so jocose
reaching out
strong right arm
keep you safely
out of harm
rainbow lady
halo clad
lifts herself
above the fad
mystic shadow
will you last
are you now
or are you past?

1978