Dawn gilds the stone forest;a laugh takes flight—
Ashima with braids of wildflower light
By the stream she meets Ahei his hands rough from plow
Their vows weave like rivers: “Forever we’ll vow ”
“Marry me or your joy will fall!”
Ashima stands tall: “My heart’s Ahei’s own—
Your gold can’t break what love has sown!”
Oh Ashima love’s a flame so bright!
Ahei rides through storm and night—
“Wait for me!I’ll break your chain!”
The wind sings loud: “Love wins not gain!”
We’ve all known that fire that hope in our soul—
Fighting for the one who makes us whole!
“Sing and shoot—prove your love’s met!”
His song outshines Azhi’s;arrow hits the mark—
He takes Ashima’s hand;they flee through the dark
Azhi’s rage wakes the cliff god;floods roar and rise—
“I’ll be with you though I’m not near—
Love’s not lost;it’s always here!”
Oh Ashima love’s a flame so bright!
Ahei calls her name through rain’s cold bite—
“The waves took you but your light remains!”
The stones echo loud: “Love never wanes!”
We’ve all felt that loss that ache in our chest—
Loving someone even when they rest!
Now the stone stands tall where her smile once shined—
Ashima’s love in every wind confined
We carry her light when we fight for what’s true—
Love’s stone endures;it’s always with you!