As if in a dream I saw her, dressed in black, in the distance and yet she did come to me, her long golden hair flowing in the midwinter’s wind. I know not how she found me, for it was in darkness I was walking. She had come to be with me, on that cold winters day. In the midst of destruction that lay around me, we spoke as though alone with no others near, and yet all my men and the other two regiments were here all about with me. She reached out and touched my face with her soft hand as if she knew me from another life, and in that absolute moment we were as one. I cannot describe it in mere words for it was as if we had communed on another plane in another space and time as it were. There was a oneness that I had never known with any woman before, it did permeate my entire being completely. Transfixed I was, so much so that I could not move, I could only look deep into her eyes. Peace, hope and a power that I cannot describe was that which did abide therein.
That wondrous moment melted into the reality of the battle which was at hand. I told her this battle could not be won and she asked me to name my foe and I spoke it to her, but she knew more than she would reveal. I begged her give me horses and mighty men of war to trample down my enemy, as the end and complete defeat was near. Eager was my passion to end this waste of life and free the people from their fear and pain. She did counsel me so wisely that I did no longer walk in fear but with courage, as if a prize, for in just a moment of time she did look deeply into mine eyes and imparted that new heart which I did need at that very moment. A new heart which did beat with both strength and a righteous ferocity that could not allow defeat to this terrible enemy.
She then spoke thusly to me, “Trahar er por regint, urfall cryptar toto von Ber Yavron wer g’trent lamnbosk!†that I should have all my men shout these very words at our foes. Immediately I did repeat her words to my captains and our gallant warriors. In unison we did shout those very words. While we were yet shouting, a great white light, brighter than any ever seen before by mankind, a thousand points of light, brighter than even the sun, shone from above, from the west whence she came. Into the very faces of the Gryhimns those lights did shine, it was as if there was one light for every Gryhimn. They could not look away until the lights did cease. Upon the last word shouted, the enemy did stop as though both perplexed and affrighted at one time, and did turn and slowly ride away muttering and pulling at their hair, and then all at once they did start screaming and raced out from our sight, presumably back to the land of the Gryhimns whence they came. The battle was won without further loss of life or any harm whatsoever.
“Have faith and trust in peace†she said, “and fill your heart with light. Do not trust in the strength of numbers, have no such misconception, for if and when you need me, be assured I won't be far awayâ€.
Thus having spoke, she turned away and though I found no words to say, I stood and watched until I saw her black coat disappear. All my captains and I could do was gaze with bewilderment as her silhouette became faint in the distance. Never before had mere words decided a mighty battle. Then again, they were more than words, more like a command from a supreme ruler or were they the powerful and mystical words of the ancients which did drive them away? I cannot say at this time but I will remember them forever. Unexpected it is that none of my men can bring to remembrance these strange and powerful words. Only I have total recall. There is no explanation for any of these marvelous events and yet I feel like I should know or that somehow I will know. Strange, very strange. My labour is no easier, for while the battle is won here and now, the war still rages elsewhere. I know not who she is, and yet I do and always have known her. How can this be? I must find her again. Answers I must have to questions yet unformed. How can I find her, or rather will she find me? Never again will I be the same as before. What is next? All I can say is now I know I'm not alone. I find a new heart each time I think upon that windy day. ©2008