LADY’S SLIPPER A beauty was she, an ethereal sprite Hovering in mid-air, a magical sight Flitting through forest and fern and fen Sweeping o’er stream again and again
Her radiance reflected in every brook Joy, exuberance flooding each look Face upturned to loving sun Whirling, twirling, mystical fun
Long tresses dancing, robe flung to the breeze Sparkling spirit released, yet quick to please The chosen one, life-love to be Bonded in soul so naturally
Their days spent exploring bluff and shore Secrets embraced for evermore Winding through fragrant cedar stands Eternally locked hearts and hands
Alas, longevity was not to be After parting paths momentarily Astounding, to be sure, she simply disappeared A tragic fate — the worst was feared…
Premiered at To Canada, with Love, November 18, 2017 in Kingston, Ontario by She Sings! Women’s Choir with pianist Ian Wong and acclaimed fiddler and singer Kelli Trottier under the direction of Martha Hill Duncan.
