Shame
She stole away in shame
As she felt her sudden sorrow swell
Shame in her tactless tears
She turned away too late
She chanced a glance at those eyes
Saw the gaping goulish gaze
Through her back the eyes bore
Baiting blame and beating blue
Her mother saw her shame.
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