Lady of the Lake

backlit loon

Her cries, aloft on watery wing,

Haunt by night on eastern shore;

Count the deeds of beast and king,

Chronicle the songs of yore.

Trembling on the edge of stars,

Notes that quaver, full of ache,

Melt with sadness, name her scars,

Loonlight, Lady of the Lake.

5 comments on “Lady of the Lake

  1. Lyle Krahn says:

    Beautiful description of that haunting, aching call.

  2. Heidi Viars says:

    WOW! This one is stunning! I love it!

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