Part One - Humphrey's
Quest
The Chronicles of Clarazel
by Hazel Goodman
Part One - Humphrey's
Quest
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| By dusk he'd reached the mountain peak. The path was lost from sight And hoped that when the morning came | |
| He'd find that winding way again. Then settled for the night. | |
| Next morning came, but Humphrey Was most dismayed to find, That in the night he'd travelled down | |
| To where the Mountains reached the ground, with the Sandy Plain behind. | |
| Undeterred, our Giant friend Set out towards the Sky. "I'll not be hindered in my Quest, | |
| I'll beat the Misty Mountains yet, I can do it....if I try!" | |
| He climbed all day, unceasing, To reach the far-off heights. But night time fell, and with the gloom, | |
| As black and murky as a tomb, The Mists swirled, ghostly white. | |
| And once again, next morning, He found he'd travelled down, And stood there looking up on high | |
| To where the Mountains reached the Sky; Surveyed them with a frown. | |
| "I will not be defeated. I'll try and try again To reach the Mists and find the way | |
| To where that strange white building lay Come wind or hail or rain!" | |
| The Sun sank low as Humphrey At last regained the heights. And through the Mist a golden glow | |
| Seemed to show the way to go; A warm and welcome light. | |
| With steps that never faltered, He strode upon his way. The path appeared before his feet, | |
| Lined with pebbles, small and neat That gleamed as clear as day | |
| And then, before his tired eyes Appeared a wondrous scene. A flight of steps that rose on high, | |
| A Lighthouse, tall against the Sky, From which a Rainbow beamed! | |
| He climbed the winding stairway To knock upon the door: And waiting, wondered whom he'd find | |
| And would they be polite and kind? He couldn't be too sure! | |
| The door swung gently open, And there, to his surprise, A small but stately Sorceress | |
| Of age so great he couldn't guess, with wise and kindly eyes | |
| "Welcome, brave young Humphrey. I've watched you from this peak, And hoped you would arrive this day, | |
| Despite the problems on your way. This is the Land you seek. | |
| Come inside and rest now And I'll explain to you The reasons for you being here. | |
| I'll try to make it very clear What I would have you do." | |
| A warm and friendly fire glowed Upon a well worn grate. And laid upon a table fine | |
| Were tempting pies and strawberry wine And fruit set on a plate | |
| "Come, sit and eat now Humphrey, This place is set for you. And when you've dined, we'll talk awhile." | |
| She watched her guest with radiant smile, As Humphrey set right to. | |
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