rainbow

a rainbow there was
in the evening, with the
sun full gold on the
houses opposite and
behind, a dark slate sky -
it emphasised the bow
two ends of which I could
see, it curved bright
before me: purple orange
yellow green and flame -
a message from my mother
hanging in the sky
coloured semaphore:
don't worry - all will be
well, all will be well
all manner of things
will be well: take heart
my daughter - in the
evening of life we will be
judged by love

One Year Round The Sun
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