Lady Ellen wandered in the quiet wood Pondering the suitors for her hand Wishing for a life alone and yet, with love, Bending to her father's one command All at once a rustle and a sweet perfume Filled the little meadow where she stood All at once a silver silken unicorn Took a dainty step out of the wood Lady Ellen gasped and took a trembling step Reaching out in timid quaking grace Quivering, the unicorn stepped forward too Quiet terror showing on its face And in one light touch their spirits joined and sang Sharing their unspoken thoughts and fears Lady Ellen gazed into the midnight eyes Losing, in that look, one thousand years Lady Ellen wanders in the city streets Staring at the traffic and the light Looking for a unicorn that disappeared And left her in this lonely future night Words and music: Kathy Mar Copyright 1982 Kathy Mar