True Knight

I used to dream when I was new Of midnight curls, eyes sapphire blue: Long years ago, it now does seem When I was new, I used to dream. I must confess, as dreams are free I didn't see you wait for me. My eyes were shut, my heart no less As dreams are free, I must confess. Then years flew by; I woke at last My childhood dreams became my past. With just three words, a dance, a sigh I woke at last – then years flew by. The love I found, it went away; I lost your hand one sunny day. It slipped from mine, fell to the ground: It went away, the love I found. My strength, my world, I watched it fade, Those years of light fell into shade. My body done, my soul unfurled, I watched it fade, my strength, my world. The past is haze but I’m not done; I linger on: alone, I’m one. I fear my grief will drown my days, But I’m not done – the past is haze. The love we share, it’s all I need, For though I’m lost, I know you’ll lead. I’ll follow you and break despair – It’s all I need, the love we share. (a swap quatrain poem for Andrea Dietrich’s 'Swap Quatrains' Contest)