Friday, March 26, 2010

In Praise of Margaret

a mother's face
in common dress
a pleasant voice
in tempered tone

she could stay
to spin her tales
perhaps from towns
across this land

but there she is
in danger's reach
beneath the veil
or armored vest

entrenched in war
amidst the thieves
her presence cool
her stories told

though pompous oafs
from safety rage
her courage yields
a glance at truth