Cheers to Joan Bennett,
Grand Dame
of Dark Shadows!
FYI
Joan Bennett is the only actor from the series who appeared in both the first and final episodes of Dark Shadows.
She was also one of only three actors who remained on the series during the entire length of its production.
Somehow this poem mysteriously disappeared in 2004. 
Whatever the case may be, I was pleased with its return. I may write additional verses, if so inspired.
Elizabeth Collins Stoddard
This proud, stately matriarch
a woman of many secrets
Collins family misfortune
has brought her many regrets
A stunning, timeless beauty
that is forever in fashion
Her cold and aloof glances
won’t extinguish her passion
Ever calm and collected
How does she maintain her cool?
Mistress manipulator
this gal is nobody’s fool!
L. A. Stone
Copyright 2004