A WOMAN OF DIGNITY
In robe of faille and cashmere shawl
with tilted nose and burning blush
she bore no signs of beggary.
A woman of commanding charm
displaying no ingenuousness
conserving all her dignity.
She never feasted on the bread
of melancholy truths upheld
nor lost-illusions make believe.
Equipped with strength of character
the forces of her temperament
placed bridled hold on love’s desires.