| rampart | ||
| she stands, resolute | ||
| and stares down the wind, | ||
| aware, | ||
| her own face as granite, | ||
| eyes ramparts, | ||
| opposing | ||
| a sea of troubles | ||
| crashing, | ||
| breaking | ||
| before her: | ||
| whether rushing her slowly | ||
| or kissing her feet, | ||
| time will tell... | ||
| © Jon Bohrn (1999) | ||
![]() Miranda the Tempest by Waterhouse |