Autumn walking,
Magpies talking,
Hunter stalking,
Footfalls river drawn.

High on red ledge,
White river sprays edge,
Stand tall, chant pledge -
Strong mead, well strewn.

Foam formed black hair,
Linen draped, arms bare,
Lip red, skin fair,
Name soft spoken.

Homeward going,
Red leaves blowing,
Fingers glowing,
Door kept open

Copyright Blackbird Hollins 2004