Rangi had given birth to a baby girl,

both mother and baby were doing fine,

her family were so happy for her,

she returned home for a short time…..

There was a welcoming home party,

for Rangi and the baby,

plenty of food drink and laughter,

it was an occasion to be happy…..

Maria met more of Rangi’s family,

though she had met some before,

the guitars played and everyone sang merrily,

maria was in something more…..

Rangi took her to the side,

said before dark Kong would show,

would offer a gift for her child,

say a few words to her parents then go…..

Dont speak to him in front of others,

he will only ignore you,

its just Maori protocol,

but I will tell you what to do…..

Just remember all those things I’ve said,

tonight you’ll make your own bed,

and which ever one you sleep in,

may it bring happiness to you within…..

She told her which way Kong will go,

the rest is up to you,

only a woman’s heart in want knows,

what she really wants to do…..

Kong came and did just so,

then he left as Rangi said he would,

Maria queitly slipped away too,

caught him at the end of the woods…..

Greeted each other on the track,

she saw sadness in his eyes,

he encouraged her to go back,

she was pleading no with her own eyes…..

I have nothing to offer you Maria,

we come from worlds apart,

what we may have in our hearts,

let us not drawer it any nearer…..

Please you must go,

Maybe in another time another place,

only the mountain knows,

and upon you I wish no disgrace…..

Maria’s hand reached out,

her fingers traced his scar,

she told him I will not turn about,

is it for nothing I’ve come this far…..

I’am dying a woman’s love death,

please bring me back to life,

from my door remove this wreath,

and take me like a wife…..

Their lips met briefly,

again their eyes were doing the talking,

then she smiled and whispered faintly,

let us quickly start walking………………….to be continued……………….