How’d she appear, if gleaning were her goal?
If chatter were to build an atmosphere
where anyone could ponder on a roll?
How’d she appear?

Her purpose is unusual but clear:
she plants the seeds and then she cedes control,
and hopes to later harvest bloom and spear.

Assume she doesn’t lecture or cajole.
Imagine her conceits are scattered near.
If she were reaping nurture for her soul,
how’d she appear?

(Roundel)