Chambers (John Raymond Pollard) 2002-04-01 In the courtyard children's laughing As they're playing hide and seek Carries to the chamber where you sleep. Fairest maiden of the castle, You're betrothed to my liege, Oh so close, yet far too far from me. Touched by a fire dragon Hearts are aflame, brandishing passion never slain. I'll be standing guard at midnight In the star light and the breeze As you cast a furtive glance on me. My heart seems a tortured chamber Racked with longing, strong and deep. How I long to hold you as you sleep. Touched by a fire dragon Hearts are aflame, brandishing passion never slain. Rumors echoed 'round the castle Say you're gaunt from lack of sleep And the wizard blames it on a pea -- A pea, not me, this peon. And we go on restlessly, Dreaming for a faery tale ending.