Pretty Ribbons
Jeanne a.k.a. “Mary” When thoughts of pretty ribbons With blended strokes Her hair shined beautifully
Platinum curls clustered As I painted © Susan Van Sleet
Fell gently on my mind
Such portrait when painted
Was “one of a kind”
In softest ivory
My color-laden brush
Portrayed her slowly
From tender brushing
…When pampered by mommy
There was no need for rushing
In arrangement just so
With ends flowing softly
From center of bow
She lingered
Linked only by trance
Was this little “Mary”
…was it she per chance?