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          Crimson Water
          by Linda L. Tuttle

          Steadfast they stand on feet of clay
          determined to hold back the river,
          waters of deep wine roar high
          to reclaim the land and all between.
          Tears can never change the rivers flow
          nor will it lend you distance,
          past recall the women of crimson water stay
          planting flowers over the bones of their children.