Lady Ellen wandered in the quiet wood 
Pondering the suitors for her hand 
Wishing for a life alone and yet, with love, 
Bending to her father's one command 

All at once a rustle and a sweet perfume 
Filled the little meadow where she stood 
All at once a silver silken unicorn 
Took a dainty step out of the wood 

Lady Ellen gasped and took a trembling step 
Reaching out in timid quaking grace 
Quivering, the unicorn stepped forward too 
Quiet terror showing on it's face 

And in one light touch their spirits joined and sang 
Sharing their unspoken thoughts and fears 
Lady Ellen gazed into the midnight eyes 
Losing, in that look, one thousand years 

Lady Ellen wanders in the city streets 
Staring at the traffic and the light 
Looking for a unicorn that disappeared 
And left her in this lonely future night