Strings Across The Skies
All our mahi woven in strings of songs
Jans beautiful voice and  ukulele strums from New Zealand shores
Gratitude in her lyrics as she sings
From the U.S. plains Jims pen brings to life
Stories that glide through the bright tapestry of life
Each verse a step towards wisdom seas
Where hope and laughter both reside
Even through human sadness
To light the night Piri's voice from Wales and clever instrumentals ascends
In music glow they find our light
Together they teach how life blends
Strings across the skies     

Jim     

I first learned of Arthur in primary school around age 5-6. It was in Welsh so I don't think I understood it much. As time went by I began reading all I could about his legend, the fiction and the "apparently" true story. The legend goes that he was born in Carmarthen during the time of the Roman occupation. Carmarthen being just 21 miles from here. That town is well known for flooding, well at least the land on the flat where the river Towi passes through. The main town is on the hill where the castle stands. The oak tree as legend states will prevent the town from flooding was enchanted by Merlin (or Myrddyn in Welsh) to the enchantment "Carmarthen will not flood while this tree stands" the tree is now homed in the local museum. Merlin took Arthur under his wing and guided him to be king of all Britain. The story I referred to earlier mentions that Arthur and his army lay asleep in a cave and are ready to rise and defend Wales from invasion. They must have slept through the Norman invasion and Hitlers bombs.     

O sing, O muse, Maree's roasting words bring on Pedr’s sun-kissed grin.
 Amidst the ferns where Kiwi dreams of places where Dragons and scales do their mythical musical thing!
Pedr's, Maree’s laugh—keeps him rock and rolling with her tease— .
Up in the hills away from the sea the summer salted breeze hits their valley, Just as the man on the radio plays a song called ""Long Tall Sally".

While across in Wales where winter waves do purr, Bold Piri winks at Ann (a cheeky sir). 
In a town by the sea, their love’s at its frothy best, Where family’s have fun and laugh in jest.
O laughter’s sparks, that fuel their heart’s delight— Inspiration swims and love shines its light! 
As a Beatles song comes on the radio in full flight filling the air with delight.
No matter where its heard in the northern or southern hemisphere "Long Tall Sally" sounds alright.
Lovers with different names laugh with delight.
Around midnight da man from Jamaica sings "turn on de light."