The Maiden Stone – Carrie Keys
Maidenstone, Maidenstone,
Strong of stature, soul of gold,
Stands alone all through the ages
Limb of Earth, of story told.
Maiden mild, maiden mild
Heart of warmth and fingers skilled
She was tempted by the Devil
Heart held fast, with pride she filled
Maid of fire, Maid of fire,
Tempted, tricked, to her own true,
She would not leave her convictions
But her skill, she would fain prove
Maid consumed, maid consumed,
All a-flurry, none could match
But for her true lover's voice, now –
None could beat her, none distract.
Maidenstone, maidenstone
Devil stalked her; she was trapped
Devil couldn't have her – none would
To stone he turned her; but not ash
Limb of Earth, Limb of Earth
Bold and upright, known to men
Alone she could not foil the Devil
Now joined to Earth, our minds she bends.