around.
there were 3 thrones before the fountain with no one sitting in them.
but from them were 3 great lights, shining as one before the foot of the fountain.
as a young man and a young woman knelt beside him with eyes of awe.
were laid out, circling around the man, the woman, and the child.
the parade was marching to the child.
the man who awoke to this place was overcome by this sight.
he was dressed in black. but his shoes were golden.
as he reached into his right pocket he found but one black flower, crumpled and broken.
ashamed he turned to hide himself from all.
for they seemed to be the only gift fit for 