Castle Dreams

T'was a time I lived in a castle
but I was not the king's lady fair
my life was not so elegant
still, I was happy living there

I was not a royal princess
nor maiden sitting in a tower
I had neither position nor standing
I was no one of regal power

A mere castle servant is what I was
waiting on the royal needs
but I was treated with great regard
for years of servitude and deeds

It was a happy time in my life
as a certain knight, my heart did find
although he never noticed me
still, I did not really mind

For I could dream of being with him
forever by his side
just to watch him in the courtyard
upon his white steed, he did ride

To look upon his noble face
as charming, as any knight could be
strong and brave donned in his armor
as he often rode past me

One day, while tending to my duties
readying for a costume ball
there was so much to prepare for
when I heard a beckoning call

Because I was the servant
of course I rushed right to the sound
and there I found this gallant knight
with garments strewn upon the ground

In frustration to dress for the ball
he knew not where to start
so with a silent giggle
and a smile upon my heart...

I gathered up his scattered clothes
rearranging them just right
showing him how they should be donned
and then, bid him a kind good night

I was to the end of the darkened hall
when I heard that same mournful voice
calling out for me to return
I was sure I had no choice

I retraced my steps and asked m'Lord
what it was he needed done
replying he had no companion for the ball
would I accompany him to this one

Of course I was in no position
for I was but a mere commoner
and although the idea struck my fancy
I would have no elegant gown to wear

When I brought this to his attention
he produced a gown of golden threads and lace
and because it was a costume ball
no one would recognize my face

The offer was too good to resist
how could I not comply
this would be a dream of a lifetime
that just could not be denied

I held the gown up in my arms
as it were a child, so frail and young
returning, forthwith to my chamber
dressing for the ball at once

As I entered the castle's ballroom
the gallant knight did catch my eye
he asked me for the first dance
but instead, we danced into the night

Even though he knew just who I was
I believe, all along this was his plan
for now I am his Lady
and this gallant knight is now my man.