Something flickered like firelight Through the trees a flash so bright He crept closer to the site His heart leapt to a new height There – his dream girl – like a sprite Poised for Beltane's summer rite So glad that he had the chance To watch her dance in the night
He stayed silent – watched her there – Of his presence unaware Firelight dancing off her hair And all he could do was stare While she danced without a care And she was exceeding fair Fantasy dance of Beltane – Let his heart again to dare
He joined in the Beltane dance He was glad he took the chance She welcomed him with a glance Her smile hit him like a lance Back – then forward they'd advance Circled the fire in a trance There – near the fire – in the night It felt so right this romance
They were graceful as the fire It reflected their attire He felt they would never tire – To new heights they would aspire And with her new life he'd sire May Queen playing on a lyre As May King he played drummer Welcome Summer to the shire