For Hatty

For Hatty


I witnessed your emergence that day;

Your long red curls framing your beaming smile

As laughter broke like a West Bay wave across your face,

Leaving in it's wake the chrysalis of your dormancy.


What exquisite butterflies we have become, dear Hatty!

Fly beautiful one, fly.


A Wensley

25.06.2025


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