I dreamed I awoke

in a wood; in a frost...

I dreamed of smoke;

understood I was lost...

I was alone

with you on your throne -

You looked at me

with compassion unknown -

And we stood star-crossed beyond any ocean:

Emotion survived my own holocaust.

You smiled then

with snow in your hair...

You were my friend;

friendship is rare...

You called the fairies down

to surround me...

You watched as men strove

to win & confound me...

You were our princess;

Earth was our queen;

Winter was beauty;

You were serene...

You with your blessing -

You with your kiss -

I dreamed Middle Earth

& you gave me this.

- For Laurie -