She has dedicated her life to romance. affection craved and never withheld. Living in a dreamlike state of untruths that to her were as honest as the day. In dreams she lies in green meadows the wind curving the golden barley. Her heart is as permanent as the stones her love unlimited and free. She knew men that she called lovers. They drained their needs and desires Into her and she loved them. She bore their children and gave them all When they left her she lost a small piece of her heart. Sometimes they took a big piece After many years she had none left to give. But still she gave herself to them When she died she lay rested Below the swaying branches Of the weeping willow And all the flowers turned to her grave To feel her warmth even in death