The Mindsong

Alas right there and then

The emperor's sleep came to an end

"It's better to be alone", lie thought

"I have wars to wage, battles to light

Love always leads to pain and loss"

But the maiden's song stuck in his mind

"Emperor of Rome,

You know I am real

If you love me

You'll come to me"

He searched the lands

And gave in to his dream

His quest took him

Over mountains and streams

To the British islands he would roam

Through the gates of a towering keep

There sat an old king on an ivory throne

And a maiden on a golden seat

His open eyes had never seen

A maiden more fair than She

As he kneeled beside her gilded chair

He softly sang into her ear

"Empress of Rome,

I knew you were real

Let me love you

Beyond my dreams"