"A STORMY NIGHT" The storm was raging fiercely And a young child shook with fear He saw her need for comfort And so, he drew her near. He cradled her against his chest And gently stroked her hair While he told her of a legend Full of love and great despair. His voice was soft and lilting In contrast to the storm As he spoke about a Silkie’s love For one of human form. “The Silkie had a fish’s tail And flowing seaweed hair But also had a heart that longed For someone who would care. And then at last he found a girl He knew would share his life He saved her from a shipwreck And she came to be his wife. But just when Silkie thought That he'd no longer be alone, His new wife’s family found them And forced her to go home. The Silkie, brokenhearted, Lashed his tail and churned the sea Praying he could find the place Where his true love would be. But though his spirit brother Lit the sky to show the way The Silkie never found her And remains alone today.” When Neil had finished speaking He looked around and saw That his story had enchanted And she was afraid no more. The little girl was not the only one He had impressed, And Christy smiled as Becky Settled down at last to rest. The wind still howled, the lightning flashed The rain fell from above And Christy, on that stormy night, Began to fall in love. written by Susie 8-21-98