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Sonnetesque

(C)Tom Maltby 2004

I spoke soft invitation; you were gone

Like soldiers, years behind you marched away

At my command you might have linger'd on

Oft footfalls echo back that dream shorn day

As living god or nature sprite unseen

The world is mine to rule or dance upon

Two paths I choose to wander inbetween

A choice I make anew with every dawn

I'll dance with you another tune, oh queen

While star bright pipes and passioned earth drums play

We'll laugh in wonder of what might have been

That night you wished a king's command to stay