The Lady Rachel

She climbs up the stairs by the light of a candle 

Then the door with no handle is closing behind her again 

She places the light on a chair by the window 

Says a prayer while the wind blows 

And then in her bed clothes she hides

Now she's safe from the darkness 

She's safe from its clutch 

Now nothing can harm her 

At least not very much

What will you dream of tonight Lady Rachel? 

What will you dream of tonight?

She climbs up a hill and is handed a parcel 

Then she unwraps the parcel 

And discovers a castle inside 

The draw bridge is open 

And a voice from the water 

Says “Welcome my daughter'

"We’ve all been expecting you to come"

She climbs up the stairs with the light of a candle

Then the door with no handle is closing behind her again 

Now she's safe from the darkness 

She's safe from it's clutch 

Now nothing can harm her 

At least not very much

What will you dream of tonight Lady Rachel? 

What will you dream of tonight? 

Kevin Ayers