Hippo Love
by steve shanks
24"x30" oil on canvas
SHE gave her life to love. She never knew
What other women give their all to gain.
Others were fickle. She was passing true.
She gave pure love, and faith without a stain.
She never married. Suitors came and went:
The dark eyes flashed their love on one alone.
Her life was passed in quiet and content.
The old love reigned. No rival shared the throne.
George Barlow
all images copyright steve shanks 2007... all rights reserved
