Shadow Lady

You floated into my aloneness
A leaf down a woodland stream
Dipping, dancing, whirling
'Till you became part of my dream

Without a rhyme or reason
You smiled and took my hand
Then suddenly I was walking
In a new and different land

You knew all my secrets
And you loved me anyway
The sky was forever, ever blue
On that fulfillment day

Then a voice, far and distant
Was calling you away
My music made you smile
But I knew you couldn't stay

So I gathered fragrant blossoms
Bound them in a sweet bouquet
'Gainst your breast, they kissed your tears
As you slowly turned away

But now, in sweet memory
With a part of you still here
I can smell the blossoms,
Hear the music, the music of the spheres