Thursday, March 05, 2020

Ophelia

a face like a pearl floating in the water
a crown of flowers farther downstream
all these figments crowding out others

as though she were painted alone in a dream.
such a brief portrait, like Giselle.
light after shadows dancing unwell

still may the angels sorrowfully sing
over Ophelia Shakespeare'e pale Queen.

mary angela douglas 5 march 2020

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