The Ballad of Lenore (Part 9)
The stair seemed to rise forever
But finally we came to the room
Oriel offered to help with my armour
Out the window, I saw three sylphs loom
"Don't worry, they can't get in
They've never broken the charm."
She expertly loosened the ties and straps
Sliding the steel from my arms
As I removed the corselet
She offered a nightgown of lawn
I shook my head, I prefer none
"Goodnight then, we'll call before dawn"
"The mages will want your help
At a ceremony for night's end
The midwinter sun is changing
A conjuring is needed to fend."
"Whatever you need, at your service."
Said I, near asleep before I lay
Deep and dreamless, but only a moment
"It is time." I hear Oriel say
(to be continued)
©Kiku Koibito
©Kiku Koibito
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