Spirit in the galley runs left
Then right, streaking till she falls
Exhausted without thought

Years past came a crashing;
The early years alone content
With her books taking her away
From mums controlling; brothers
Death that tore apart the world
She formed for forming sake,
Growing innately regardless;
Divorce and the bravery of
Facing the future utterly alone.

Spirit in the galley runs left
Then right, streaking till she falls
Exhausted without thought,
Giggling when the man makes
Her and…this is why.

Mortality and the fragility
Of life so short and precious
She enjoys all she can.