Book of Ethers V

Rose,

Mary's artwork

is the talk of our household.

My mother loves her,

partly because she listens

to her extravagant tales.

Parsley and I have

asked our father to fact check

mother's memories.

He works as a journalist,

which is how our parents met.

Still, Mary believes

our mother owns dwarven shoes

custom made for her.

I have my doubts, but Mary

is convinced the tale is true.

Your niece paints to life

trees of a burning forest,

straw hats, panthers, and

yellow bricks covered in soot.

Mary has found her muse!

Sage

R.L.P. Auriga

Hempstead, New York