I rose from marsh¹ mud，

    algae²， equisetum， willows³，

    sweet green， noisy

    birds and frogs

    to see her wed⁴ in the rich

    rich silence of the church，

    the little white slave-girl

    in her diamond fronds⁵.

    In aisle⁶ and arch

    the satin secret collects.

    United for life to serve

    silver. Possessed⁷.