Lioness

A fire burns within her
Brighter then sun, moon or star
She is strength and she is softness
Born for some great life a loyal queen
Deserving of any crown jewel, yet
Her place is in this jungle
Concrete or forest,
With her young
Lighting their paths
And forgoing her own
 they are her diamonds rough
Each one bringing unique light

Her creations,  and her kingdom rest on
 Nobility undefined by 
any stone precious or semi 
Her worth, no measure in gold
It is what she has given her children,
Her heart, her courage, her unconditional love,
That promises a reign that will span generations
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Ryerson Avatar
November 7, 2009 at 6:29 AM
Beautiful tibute!...VERY well done-Tim....
Bourner Avatar
November 7, 2009 at 5:20 AM
great poem Elizabeth! i love your imagry! keep it up!------Ell
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