against rigid ebony plastic she sits,
deep thoughts evident
in warm-hearted eyes,
life's time and wisdom
her hero's journey,
inspiriting youth's masses,
unpretentious humble soul,
steady like the calm water
of an Adirondack lake,
inspired and inspiring,
with graciousness that excludes
platitude existence
beguiling charisma
in enraptured enlightenment,
a woman of amicable camaraderie,
tenacious compassion
exists with candor,
authentic in genuine rapport.