exquisite design

this finely wrought tapestry,
so intricately woven by delicate fingers,
has borne the rains of neglect and mistreat

yet, crafted of fiber so strong,
from noble thread and precious metal,
well preserved under that sheltering tree

needing now only a good shake
and brush to knock off the dust.

once restored to that splendor
to which its designer had an eye,

it will please many with its delicate tale,
and bring comfort on any chilled night.

it will hang well
upon this castle
wall.

--bruised orange