The Talisman

I was unexpectedly sent this lovely poem by Carol called "The Talisman"
which I feel is worthy of being shared amongst all those who love unicorns.
The image I decided to illustrate it with is one which I think is one of
the best unicorn sketches I've seen by an artist called
Indigo, who has
a wonderful and developing talent for unicorn, fantasy and wildlife art.

I hope you enjoy seeing them both here.

Image Copyright (C) 2001/2002 Indigo,indigo@firebringer.co.uk
http://www.firebringer.co.uk
Printed here with the artists permission.

The Talisman


The unicorn forewarned her son, beware of treacherous man;
Withold from him the gift of Trust, for he'll trick you if he can.
He'll show to you the face of truth, and hide his wicked soul.
He'll calm your dread, and feign his love, and all for shining gold.

Once he was a staunch true friend, defender of our kind,
Then gold became his only God, and greed possessed his mind.
He plundered glorious, fruitful earth, and took from her hearts core
Her undiscovered bounty, fiery jewels, and precious ore.

He craved our sacred golden horn and searched relentlessly,
But eyes that seek the gleam of gold are blind to Purity…
He sees the beast, but not the horn, now hid in sanctity,
For virtues that his soul has lost, man's eyes no longer see.

You may of your free will reveal, that you are Unicorn,
To a man who calls you friend, guard well the Golden Horn.
Precious, Holy, Talisman, trusted to your care…
Magical and Mystical, the Hope of Mother Earth.

Our days are spent in meadows sweet, man sees us unaware,
That Unicorn roams with his kin, amongst the proud wild herd.
And at the setting of the sun, we wander through his dreams.
To heal his soul, and free his mind, from all consuming greed.

Carol....

Poem Copyright (C) 2002 Carol,
calicojo@blueyonder.co.uk
Printed here with the authors permission.

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