Leaving the comfort Of the warm and safe In a rush of water She was born Leaving a world of darkness Entering a world of light and joy And pain and sorrow But of growth She stepped into the woods This timid child Unsure of what she'd find Bare feet treading on soft moss And damp leaves She entered a world of delight And imagination The dappled green canopy Shined down on her long tresses She sought for the unknown And found it The next room was full of light The sounds of music and laughter Called invitingly What went on in the next room She wondered As she peered in She saw swirling gowns Of satin and lace Silk shoes and stockings and gloves Men in waistcoats and tails Some standing like pillars of manhood Others stepping lightly with their partners Whirling, whirling She stepped from the darkened anteroom Into the bright ball Her eyes met those Of a tall handsome man As he walked over To ask the favor Of a dance She stepped again From th...
This is a blog where I can put down some of my thoughts into the world to see what happens.