“Angelica arguta”, He shows her wildflowers Angelica Susannah. And prodded further by her His heart. Lingers briefly with the night; Her affection has power, But not enough To keep him From marching off to fight.
One son of One Stab, He brings wildness from the mountains. Lovely woman from the East, Fascinated by her, His passions. Revels in her bridal bower, To stop her Loving any other.
Eldest son of his father, Full of rectitude and romance. Angelica abandoned, Adrift between the mountains Becalmed far from the sea. He takes advantage, Snatches her soul with riches, But never captures Her longing heart.
One son gone, The other lost and mad. Years pass and Happiness found Is felt too soon. He loves another, But Angelica is his doom.
This is a series of feelings to accompany the narrative of the film version of Jim Harrison's novella, Legends of the Fall, screenplay by Susan Shilliday.