Tried to play that tune today. Fingers failed. But the tear in my mind’s eye got bigger.

Dropping out of nowhere. In hope of seeing the unreal. In miracle my belief restored.

Walking the same old road. Leading alongside yesterday’s upset. Met tomorrow’s regret.

At some point it all fit together. As if had never been apart. Time welcomed soulful embrace.

The dance started slowly. Criminals and servants found footing. The music lured us skyward

And what remained of our intent. We sold to those who would be encouraged. In dreams.

For magic lets the eye be dazzled. Praise befell the empty heart. In silence, giggles echoed.

We came starboard to port. In berth we thought peace our enemy. Furthest from the truth.

Merry’s feat to lift all hearts. Befallen or bedraggled. Sleeping soundly at willows bell.

Time decided not to bother. Viewing us insignificant. Just pests in dandelion’s heat.

We formed something not yet understood. Seldom recommended. An allegiance of spirit.

To reach the heights of Morgan’s Feld. Scanning for fires to the East. As winds freshened.

At night we sought eagle’s perch. In dawn repass of beaver and buck. Hounds bellowed.

Too slippery to stand abreast. Tied by moorings of man and beast. The lurid scene replayed.

Within minds prepared for glory. We found respite and potential. Into the glade descended.

The melody found us. Unrelenting lyrics and hums so grand. We camped another season.