Almost silent, A numbing hum. It is a cold cloudless night. A brilliant bone-white moon hovers amidst stars upon stars upon stars…

I gaze down now upon the cracked and battered shell of the fearsome fiery dragon that once held me in her sway. It’s remarkable just how frail

Alone, in the same old crowd, trying to ignore this stifling pain. I am but

These words are crude utensils, with which to touch you, and be touched;

For those who only know oasis it must be difficult to fathom another way of life beyond the wal… amidst the shifting dunes. Those that follow gypsy trails

You play your cards so well. Looks like you’ve had a lot of pra… You seem to have a thorough grasp of all the rules of the game. As you cover every angle,

Not so long ago I was convinced you were the culprit, the masked robber of my sacred trust.

Within this pilgrim’s soul exists a hungry beggar waif, who can never afford a moment of indifference or distraction. Alert to every aching nuance

I see no reason now to disguise this naked heart and soul of mine. You can hide there

Way up there on that hill of yours; that most hard-won ivory tower. Hiding there behind your perfect guise