Malchahr and Yulderpas


Against yon tree did Malchahr rest; her eyes tight closed in daydream dance
Fingers clasped upon her breast, as if confining her romance
She whispered wishes to the wind, who bowed and took them into flight
Young Malchahr unaware did send her dreams aloft through day and night
They rode the vast and worldly sky  to seek a free and fancy stroll
Thus they journeyed by and by near Yulderpas of kindred soul
He felt the breeze upon him fall; it left a lingering sweet desire
to follow this mysterious call, consuming him like waking fire
Somehow he knew at sojourn's end, therein would lie his destiny
Although unsure what it would lend, he trusted it implicitly
As his travels closer drew, the faithful wind led him secure
Instinctively the young man knew  his steps were growing fewer
The need to travel further waned; Yulderpas set down his pack
Before his eyes, a village quaint with warming sunshine on his back
He set to find a dwelling fit, wherefore enjoyed a peaceful rest
Never once did he forget his ever beckoning quest
He saw her after two days past as Malchahr swept her doorway tile
He knew what lured him here at last; their meeting glance wrought cordial smile
Memory caused her to reflect to where she lay in whimsied shade
No consequence did she expect; oblivious of Yulderpas' crusade
Until one day he spoke the tale of whispering winds that led him nigh
Of high and low meandering trail under blue and vigilant sky
Though neither told, the young pair knew that destiny had played its part
As each day passed their fondeness grew, consuming mind and heart
Day by day lad Yulderpas worked to fortify his lot
for Malchahr, sweet and loving lass was gift of wind and fortune sought.

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