Ode to Jane Eyre

Ode to Jane Eyre

I finished your story

A few weeks ago

It left me in awe

As I doubt you should know.

For you were unaware

Of your bright beauty

You thought yourself to be plain

And wildly unruly.

I have to set the record straight

And say quite truthfully,

You’re the best heroine

I’ve seen

In all my years

Of book-reading.

Thank you

For making words art.

Thank you

For choosing the heart-throb.

Thank you

For standing up for yourself,

And being an amazing example.

Thank you

For being a worthy opponent,

One I finally had to work at understanding.

Thank you

For giving me the one thing I really want.

Inspiration.