The Unicorn - Albert Gazeley©2004
The Unicorn sat in his unified world
Below him all God’s heavens twirled
He was monitoring the thoughts of those in his charge
Diverting any evil dreams at large
His mental powers were like a shield
Diverting any nightmares that were afield
Ensuring children slept in gentle peace
And all their nocturnal agitation cease
He is the original dream catcher of aeons past
But he too is worrying – will his powers last
As fairies and goblins fade away
Will Unicorns also disappear one day
As sure as the sun throws earth the moon’s silhouette
How can Santa Claus and Fairies come under threat
When mortals know that the heavens – are beyond comprehension
How can they reject magic and put fairyland into contention
The Unicorn is aware few children now believe what their mothers say
And that most family values are challenged and begin to fray
But how can the world exist without a fairy realm
Surly just mortal reality alone will overwhelm
And as traditions and values are flouted and put to the test
Children will eventually be full of anguish – and over stressed
But to change inevitable development is not a Unicorn’s responsibility
He is aware it is not his vocation and is far beyond his ability
Yes – one day just like the fairies he may fade away . . .
And re-emerge in fairy heaven to live out his days
For there is a mystical paradise where magic is unimpeded
And its full of fellow unicorns and fairy friends – all no longer needed