The Spring
By Scot Wing
I was down at the river
Washing my soul in the cool water
When I looked down and saw my reflection
I looked away
But I had to look again
Because I thought I saw something else
I saw your face. Down there,
Smiling in that pool
Your eyes like two stars
Shining in the night
They called to me, I looked again,
But you were gone
I lay down in the cool sweet grass
On the banks of this magical pool
My mind was full of thought
Soon my eyes grew tired, so I let them close
But suddenly as if the world had stopped
You, rose up out of the water, a goddess from her throne
Wet sandy hair lay tight upon that swanlike neck
Water dripped slowly in small tear shaped droplets
Flowing; caressingly down your
Slender body, like rain on the petals of a rose
A cool breeze blew and my heart lifted
Together we danced, a duet
Under the trees on a cool moss carpet
We flowed together like water to the ocean
It was our destiny
And soon it grew dark
So I warmed you by the fire
Spellbound! I watched the light of the flames
Dance merrily upon your perfect face
Timidly I reached out and touched your cheek
And there you stopped my hand
Against that soft milky flesh
Rubbing your cheek against me until
The warmth carried me away
Soon the forest was filled with music
And the moon blushed pale
As it peeked down through the trees
Flattered by the soft glow of your body
You smiled, and I was safe.
I pulled you close
My head resting in your bosom
In your arms I was peaceful and warm
Alas too soon, the sun cracked the sky
Into a bright red fervor
I awoke with a start, but you were gone
I cried, I cursed the dawn
Hopeful, I ran to the pool
Desperately I peeked over the edge
Into the cold emptiness
But you were not there
Then a teardrop fell from off my cheek
Into the pool; disappearing in swirls
I stood, smiled at the sun
And with you always in my memory
I journeyed on.
