A lady I know shuns the light of unknown things
The doors she opens lead to safe and safer places

This lady holds tight to self
Her grasp fast to a man-made light

If she lets go, she fears, she will fall
And falling brings winds of unknown places

She works on mooring lashings tightly fixed
Breath and blood squeezed out, never in

      Until life intervenes and teaches
             The dear lady will be loved but not know love

By gentle hearts surrounding and kind minds protecting
She sleeps in the hollow of her making

Her children give **** to breast
Mother flows out to her only growth

Dance to her drum pilgrim, bow low and say excuse me
Perhaps you will linger awhile with this lady

Open the door to your reflection dear lady
Sweet princess, sweeten the womb that nurtures you

Bring your soups of solace to the loving
Pass out the mead that brings controlled acceptance
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But for your life, open a door not knowing
Break the seals held to your safe keeping

Tip platitudes platter crashing to earth
Rip your blouse and cry for new life

Stir the nest, your fledgling heart to fly
Fall into future; change is chance, fear not loved lady