Tuesday, May 7, 2013

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

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