This Poem was Submitted By: David E. Mugg On Date: 2000-11-10 22:19:26 . . . Click Here To Mail this Poem to a Friend!

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The Well

In wooded vale, I saw a well At the dawning of the day. I sat alone and listened As it told its story gay Of bonny men come courtin' The maidens young and fair That danced arond those flagstones With garlands in their hair. Entranced, I sat and listened 'Till the sun rose high at noon. The picture now was changing, And the well-sprite changed her tune To mighty, ancient warriors Who gave their horses rest To keep their speed from flagging Upon some holy quest. I watched until it faded-- 'Till dusk had fallen dim. I looked and saw an old man Was sitting on the rim. His grey eyes seemed to sparkle As he listened to the pleas To tell the children stories As they crawled upon his knees. The sky grew dark with nightfall, And I saw the harvest moon. The well-sprite changed her singing Into a cry of doom. For wizards and cowled mages, Who their own counsel keep, Now spoke forgotten words to bring Up dark things from its deeps. I rose up with the morning Now once more alone. The sprite's song now was lapping Of water on the stone. But I often sit and wonder If others, bound by spell, Could stop and sit and listen Seeing so much in a well.

Copyright © November 2000 David E. Mugg


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