And thus the mariner
followed her
the mystery woman
with long black hair

where are we going
he said to her
she looked at him
with searching eyes

a quill of questions
would let fly
she saw it so
within his eyes

she motioned him
towards a pool
with rocks around
to sit a while

my name is maya
i came for you
from above the cloud
down to the sea of blue

and so she spoke
of a land not seen
beyond this island
pastures green

the watchers
saw you
and sent me too
find and rescue you

i only have
three days with you
to tell you of
a world so new

beyond the cloud
a golden bridge
leading to
a mountain ridge

white lions
guard the opening
to a cave
another realm


drawn to her
the mariner
travelled beside her
up the mountain high

soon the valley floor
became a distant sight
climb by day
spoke at night

climbing into clouds
which opened as they came
behold the golden bridge
and the feel of cool rain

across the bridge
that spanned a wide ravine
and there before
white lions were seen


maya spoke
and lions mouths closed
she guided him into
a dark yet fragrant cave

a paradise
was waiting there
where time
stood still

there maya took
the mariners hand
and led him through
the golden trees

toward a waterfall
and lake so blue
with richest grass
lay there for you

with healing leaves
the trees display
the fruit of life
you take each day

the purpose of
this story told
as watchers saw
events unfold

as maya longed
and needed there
someone to love
and cherish there

so maya found
a love for him
as he in her
found love again