Literary Vegan

To know contentment, Watch a sleeping cat. C. LJ Ireton 2019

Though she feels surrounded, Lost in light-scattered haze She steels her heart against the storm, Her mind against the rain  Until the clouds pour flower petals And courage colours her face, Hailed luminous with the rising moon, Reminded she is brave. C. LJ Ireton 2019

I'm not alone. My cat is next to me. And her eyes hold Lion prides, Dragon treasure and Tiger stripes -  The whole animal kingdom Is curled at my feet Choosing me for company.  C. LJ Ireton 2019

Into the tapestry of tradition You embroidered your words in ink Sewing in stoicism  Under standards of sapphire and silk. Skilled lady - what poise, what faith you held  Under the gaze of religious men - Facing dangerous duty with grace, Marking books with a woman's name. In a chequered court, with a heavy crown,  Your patience and pages were displayed Among your collection of royal jewels Admired by queens not yet made. Copyright LJ Ireton 2019