To my companion…
When we first met, I knew very little.
I was very young and naïve.
You were so mature and wise.
To my companion…
Your cloak as white as clouds
With traces of the loveliest gold.
And your scarf was long and flowing in the desert wind.
Mine was red with a single strip of gold
And my scarf small and weak.
To my companion…
You chose to take me under your wing
You showed me the secrets in the desert.
You taught me to sing and fly.
And with your guidance,
my scarf grew as I did.
To my companion…
We explored the desert
Unlocking the secrets of our pasts.
From combing through the dunes
Looking for the next secret
To sliding down the flowing sands
With the sun at our backs.
To my companion…
You helped me hide
From the great machines
Hungry for the magic we held.
Despite my recklessness,
Even when my scarf was torn
You stayed by my side
And continued to guide me.
To my companion…
I had grown so much wiser
Than I was when this began.
And it was because of you.
And then the harsh cold consumed both of us.
Even when I collapsed in the snow
You stayed beside me
Until I at last was sleeping.
And not long after that
You joined me.
To my companion…
In a flash of light, I was revived.
My scarf, which had fallen apart
Had returned,
And it was bigger and grander than ever.
I flew into the heavens
And there you were.
You had guided me
And it's my turn to return the favor.
To my companion…
We had done it.
We made it to the very top of the mountain.
We spent some time
Drawing hearts in the snow.
Having one last moment before entering the light.
Because we both knew that once we did,
We'd never see one another again.
To my companion…
I've become a star
Flying across the desert.
My coat has changed.
It's still red, but with more gold.
I've found someone who was like I once was.
I promise to teach this one
The wisdom and knowledge
That you have taught me.
And I'll continue to pass my knowledge
Down to those who need it.
To my companion…
...thank you.