In your absence

She whispered to the wind
Her dearest wish of all

True love?
Why bother
Great wealth?
No sir
Her words carried to the wall

A dream that could not last
She sang her heart
She prayed
She danced

The heavens sweet response
They set her mind at ease
Yes, we will be here waiting
No, never will we leave

But then, he came
Through veil of night
To undo her
And win the fight

He picked her up
Plucked gently first
Then strummed each string inside
Till finally she sang his tune
Her words she could not find

Cold, familiar place
Time slowly bends
And dreaming ceased to be

Her wish was gone
And all was still
For tonight
There was no wind