Ballad (38)

Might mage try to heal muse's heart
And give reason to smile?
Can he hope to from waiting part,
To place his dreams on trial?

He offers all to one who gives
The focus of his thought.
But, can he think that his dreams lives,
Or that hopes might be caught?

Mage sends muse tokens: Books, to show
That page past dreams preserve.
Will future some of his hopes know,
That words might praise deserve?

In dreaming, does he seek the source
Of his desire, or just
Let his emotions set the course,
And only passions trust?

Mage reaches out to muse, to hold
A part of heaven's light.
Yet, are his dreams now wise, or bold
To reach for one so bright?

All mage can know is that he seeks
One who touches his soul.
He cares not for the cost: Hope speaks,
And dream makes his heart whole.
                                                    19 Jan. 2004