Jossilyn as inspiration

We are active in the SCA. This picture of Jossilyn was taken last June at the Midsummer Gathering held in Houlton, Maine. She had just finished making the necklace and 'crown' she is wearing from wild rose buds.

At least three members of our "shire" have been inspired to write songs for her at her leaving us.

For Jossilyn.....

There's a new star in the sky tonight.

It wasn't there before.

Tho' its dim light is hard to see,

It shines with something more.

There's a new star in the sky tonight.

It is a star, I'm sure.

It twinkles even brighter now;

Red, yellow, white, azure.

There's a new star in the sky tonight.

I know this may sound strange,

But I'm reminded of a child's laugh

As I watch its colors change.

There's a new star in the sky tonight,

Up there with her new chums.

And if you squint and look just right

They make a shape much like a drum!

There's music in the sky tonight,

Because of that new star.

The sound will chime long in my ears

A playful repertoire.

Whene'r I gaze at that new star

in its constellation fun,

I'll be reminded of a little girl

I once heard play a drum.

I'll recall how she danced and smiled,

Her spirit full of light.

That newcomer up there in the sky

I'll name Jossilyn's Drum tonight.

With deepest sympathy,Gwillim