All her hours were yellow sands,
blown in foolish whorls and tassels;
slipping warmly through her hands;
patted into little castles.
Shiny day on shiny day
tumble in a rainbow clutter,
as she flipped them all away,
sent them spinning down the gutter.
Leave for her a red young rose,
go your way, and save your pity;
she is happy, for she knows
that her dust is very pretty.
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