Xena's Search
Wind beats us back relentlessly�
The snow swirling around�
contemptuous of my every step�
I lead my mare to shelter in an almost cave�
Giving us brief respite from our journey�
Thankful to be out of the elements if only for a little while�
I lean my head into Argo's withers�
Clutching handfuls of her mane�
Tears overflow my eyes in an endless flood�
"Gabrielle" I scream into the howling wind�
"Where are you...where are you?"
Ache upon ache upon ache upon ache beats my tormented heart�
How am I to find you?
Where am I to find you?
Do you know I'm searching for you?
I am so empty without you�
I no longer see your beautiful smile�
I no longer hear your laughter...
I no longer feel your hand in mine�
I no longer feel your lips on mine�
I no longer feel your breasts against mine�
I no longer feel your hips thrusting against mine in a lovers dance�
I no longer taste the sweet honey mead from your sacred well...
I no longer feel your presence�
And that's what scares me the most�
In the raging storm there comes a sound�
A voice?
An Echo?
Gabrielle?
Gabrielle's voice?
Gabrielle, is that you?
"Don't give up, Xena!!! I'm here�I'm waiting for you!!!"
I dry my tears on my sleeve and feel once again your heart�
The heart of my heart�
The love of my love�
Beat in time with mine.
� Skya Wode
11 September 1998
