Love and Other Muses

Long ago, atop a hill there stood a lonesome tree. Its trunk was thick and straight and strong, Its boughs a shroud of leaves.

Within its awesome branches birds would build their nests.Protected from both sun and rain, travelers stopped to rest.

Men fought wars, and children played beneath the shady boughs. Lovers carved forget me nots, and exchanged their wedding vows. 

Years and decades rolled on by, the seasons came and went.The mighty tree still held its place, though its trunk grew gnarled and bent.

The tree stood tall through wind and rain that lashed its leaves and bark. As bush fires scorched its ancient trunk, It towered alone and stark. 

Then following just one such fire, the hill looked black and dead. But pushing through the charred remains, a small root raised its head. 

With Autumn rains the sapling grew, now tall and leafy green.The lonely tree now shared its hill, Its pleasure could be seen. 

The gnarled bowed trunk soon creaked and moaned like a waking dinosaur. Its twisted branches straightened up, and touched the sky once more. 

Do trees know love? We'll never know, but Sweetheart I love you, despite the stresses of our lives, and pain that you've been through. 

I've felt just like that ancient tree, and know that you have too. Please let me be your Valentine, and share my hill with you.

Lulu and the Archangel 

Two figures stood within the night 
As rain fell down in sheets. 
Their love was once, but now in ruins, 
Like leaves dropped from a tree. 

She cried"Please stop, you're hurting me!" 
He ignored her muffled plea. 
The demon grabbed her rain soaked dress 
And ripped it from her soul. 

He placed one hand upon her head 
And forced her to her knees. 
With belt released, he tied her hands, 
His fist entwined her hair. 

Unrestrained his weapon rose, 
He thrust it t'ward her mouth. 
She screamed,"No, no, please let me go!" 
He struck a stinging blow. 

Suddenly, the lightning struck, 
A clap of thunder rang. 
From out the heavens, through the storm 
The avenging angel flew. 

he struck the man a mortal blow, 
Then took her in his arms. 
His mighty wings encircled her, 
protecting her from harm. 

They flew out from the raging storm, 
To a starry, moonlit place. 
She gazed into his loving eyes, 
As he gently stroked her face. 

She asked,"My saviour, what's your name?" 
"Archangel John, I tell, 
I've been appointed to protect, 
And guard my love, from hell." 

Lulu nestled in his arms, 
They melted into one. 
Beneath his wings, now safe and warm 
She met the rising sun. 

On wakening she was all alone, 
She thought it was a dream. 
But as her eyes fell to her breast, 
A feather could be seen. 

She cried, "My love, why did you go?" 
A voice boomed from above 
"Cherished One, I had to leave, 
The earth is not my home." 

"My love for you is heavenly, 
I'll watch your every move. 
A million stars that shine above 
Display my love for you." 

"But when your heart is aching 
Or hardships block your path, 
Just call to me My Darling, 
I'll come so very fast." 

Now every time she sheds a tear, 
Or dangers come her way, 
She holds the feather to her heart 
And gazes at the sky. 

Without delay, the lightning strikes, 
The thunderous heavens roar, 
The mighty angel plummets down 
To hold his Love, once more. 

End