Illusions Of A Fantasy Poem by FreeBird 02

Standing in front of the mirror, Cinderella can you see all the things the same way the rest of the world sees? Or is the view so much different from your balcony, or has the lies in your eyes taken your love from thee…Cinderella… Cinderella

A knock on the castle door, a shadow in the night has caused you to question the metal of your knight. So you send him on a quest you both know he can't win, but to prove his love he'll give his life to protect your immortality...Cinderella… Cinderella.

His opponent's spitting fire, but honor is all he sees. When the last blows are delivered he's down on both knees. While miles away your standing, in your balcony. A cry pierces the night that makes it plain to see. As a chill rushes through your body and drives you to your knees; you realize the shadow is a reflection of your own mortality…Cinderella… Cinderella.

Look into your crystal ball and see out through his eyes, the blood stained hands before you clasping the crimson knife. The slain dragon at his feet has taken his only life. This debt he gladly pays to keep you safe tonight. As the blood rushes from his body he longs to hold you tight. As the tears swell in his eyes, his cry pierces the night.
Cinderella… can you hear me Cinderella can you see, the pledge I made thee has brought me to my knees.

Cinderella… can you hear me Cinderella can you see, my heart I gave to keep you warm, my soul to keep you free. Cinderella can you hear me. Cinderella can you see, with my dieing breath I pledge eternally… Cinderella from heaven on high, I'll keep safe and warm tonight.

Cinderella… there's only one true love in every life. The proof you sought has set it free, now all you'll have is memories tonight. Cinderella… Cinderella… once again in the wind, from heaven on high, I'll keep you safe and warm tonight. Cinderella… Cinderella


August 1995