Blessing for a Young Woman

for Beth Duckles at 12

Crones and Mothers guide the one
Who plays Advancing Maiden. Tune
The roles she risks in circus fun
To mythos: Clown in purple plume,
Enchanter of the river's run,
Ringmistress of the table noon,
Acrobat of the cartwheel sun,
Equestrienne of the crescent moon.