The Lady by the Pond

Embraced, they slept with fragrant willows by,

On hammocks, the autumn breeze gently rocking;

Prairie birds’ choir swayed the rusty leaves fly,

Slowly blanket a lover’s vow in silent whispering.

And they danced Infinite, for time comes untouched;

Untold emotions dropping slow on lips wanting.

With the lapping waters attuned, moontide caressed;

Two world’s love oblivious of a season’s parting.

But at heartbeat's end, as the night cricket sings,

The Lady walks to where sweet wild lilies bloom’d.

Under the pale light shone the veil, soon forgotten;

Droplets of tears fell—let the pond calm once again.