She Rose

She rose before sunrise

Leaving her sleeping form behind

Wandering through the garden

Gazing into the unknown

She disrobed gently

Before lying down

Fallen leaves around her

Doe eyed creatures

Gazing on with valor

A subtle salute

To days gone by

A note of sadness 

Tinged their demeanor

Restless dreams

Sheets in disarray 

Failure of the fathers

Repose on display

Words echo

In silent salute

Guardians,watchdogs

Always resolute

In the morning snow 

She lies in comfort

Quietly napping

Apple in her hand

Surveying all

Who walk about the land

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by Bill Ferguson

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