Lone batik lily
sculpted petals pigment pressed
by His solar fists

Viridian vein
with stalk made waxy like bones
in the summer heat

Wrens and crickets awed
moss slippers, spreading, silken
flowing gown of jade

A day-halo brow
with dew prism tiara
Princess peering down

White damask brocade
Snowy swatch and blanched satin
petaled veil aglow

11/11/2003

Author's Note: inspired by my most favored Bible verse: Matthew 6:25-30

Posted on 11/11/2003
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