Madamoiselle

She roused to the news.
He passed today.
Her alpha and omega. 
When he left, she was a fresh-faced filly
Heart open
Stars in her eyes.
She lingered silently.
Her family home emptied.
She spent hours gazing at his favorite chair; 
More than entertaining anyone to settle there. 
Red gave way to grey.
Sleek bent to furrow.
Now she hunched at the lectern,
In funereal raiment, 
Bedecking his matrimonial tails.