Copyright by
Nicholas Gordon
Alexis seems quite shy
and somewhat frail,
Leaning, like a tree averse to light,
Evasively away from her delight.
X-rays, though, reveal a sylvan sprite,
Intense as a bright bird behind her veil,
Singing passionately both day and
night.
Copyright by Nicholas Gordon. Free for personal or non-commercial use.
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