The Sign of The CyclopsChapter 1 Questions Answered Dietta’s green eye glistened with tears as she stood watching her father's funeral ship sail into the sunrise. The ship had been painted black, and was fitted with black sails as was the custom in Monocletia when a monarch died. She sobbed silently, as the old king's funeral procession slowly vanished over the horizon. Why did he have to die? Why did she, a young maid barely seventeen, have to bear the responsibilities of ruling a kingdom? Why, why, why? These and many other thoughts flooded her mind, as she stood on her balcony, gazingThe Sign of The Cyclops
The DanceThe smooth-limbed evergreens Wearing their thins skirts Dance for their king the Mountain And their queen the Lake. The one wearing his kingly robes Of furs brown and White. The other in her shimmering, shining gown Reflecting her partner's every hue.The Dance
He is a silent one He stands and watches somberly
As his lady and her attendants Dance with his wild brother, the Wind.
And the noble Wildflowers Dance along as well Pulsating, swaying, leaning, To the thrum of the Wind's joyous dirge. And coloring their lady's gown With the flami
