Sonnet For Doctor Izabela

Sonnet for Dr Izabela From Baltic coast you ventured on a quest As England's forebears came in ages past From Hanseat haven voyaged to the west But not in conquest save perhaps of hearts You brought no strife but tender love and care Armed only with your knowledge and your skill And these you plied with wisdom all too rare To many who admire and prize them still You played your role with warmth, charm and grace Time never seemed to want when in your presence One felt safe, reassured while in that space With such endowments that were of your essence So take with you our blessings and our prayers And we will keep your memory through the years NA in Early December standard Contest