Herons

Blue herons hail their mates
On islands in the stream.
Tender waterlilies,
You pluck from left and right.
Calling for all to hear
He combs every path.
Day for night not reaching,
On couch he rolls and turns.
So when will ever peace arrive,
Modest Maid, for our Prince?

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