I listened to strange instruments
which played a haunting eldritch tune
and witnessed wonderful events.
Beneath a twisted sickle moon.
I know not where I was nor when.
Some power had transported me.
Far, far beyond all human ken
As witness to weird revelry.
I saw strange hybrid creatures dance
to music played discordantly
but none gave me a second glance.
It was if they could not see
or maybe did not want to see.
I was entranced I could not stir
and so I watched reluctantly.
These scaly beings dressed in fur.
I was afraid but I kept calm
It would do to show my fear
I was quite sure they meant no harm.
There was some reason I was here.
But what it was I could not guess
Perhaps its better not know
Although I did know thankfulness
when finally they let me go.
I found myself in my own bed
I’m not convinced it was a dream
I still remember it with dread.
Things are not always as they seem
Although I often fantasise
I am quite certain this was real
I’m wise enough to realise
its something that I can’t reveal
Who could believe my story true.
Neither my enemies nor friends.
I’ve told my tale I ask can you?
An honest answer won’t offend.
11-Feb-08
ivor or ivor.e hogg
http://www.poemhunter.com/poem/can-you-for-m-lady-lucianne/
