1. She hung her wrap, revealing shoulders like crystal columns
In which memories would stir long after pilgrims pass

2. Slimy's curves are clear beneath her gown
Smooth limbed beneath her mantle's sash

3. Beetles swarming on her breast to drink
Lovely the mole upon her cheek

4. A baker comes to wet her with the dew
Tenderly woven by the thronging train

5. Water bearers splash their water skins
Stopping where the spiteful preach in vain

6. Shunning the barbs of the grim-faced shrew
Whose gums and smile are sorely wrenched

7. Till the sun's brow is wholly knit at last
Remembering pagan days now clinched

8. Above the wanton in her bright gown
Cloaked since old Ad's departed reign