This was inspired by the song "Curtains" by Elton John/ Bernie Taupin. It is my favorite Elton song, the reason I feel Taupin is the king of rock lyricists, and one of my favorite songs of all time. This is dedicated to the amazing and wonderful deviant for all his support, love and inspiration since I first stepped foot onto DA. He is a true blessing and I am fortunate to have met him. Thank you so much for the wonderful gifts you continue to bestow upon me. Here is one for your unswerving devotion, long overdue.

Reference was the exquisite Anne Hathaway.
Dandelion brushes from: [link]

"Curtains"

I used to know this old scarecrow
He was my song, my joy and sorrow
Cast alone between the furrows
Of a field no longer sown by anyone

I held a dandelion
That said the time had come
To leave upon the wind
Not to return
When summer burned the earth again

Cultivate the freshest flower
This garden ever grew
Beneath these branches
I once wrote such childish words for you

But that's okay
There's treasure children always seek to find
And just like us
You must have had
A once upon a time

John/Taupin

While this was mainly inspired by "Curtains" the other songs in the playlist I was listening too had no doubt an effect as well:

Where The Streets Have No Name-U2
Landslide-Dixie Chicks
Winter Light-Linda Ronstadt
Samwise The Brave-Howard Shore
Someone Saved My Life Tonight-Elton John
Tonight, Tonight-Smashing Pumpkins
May It Be-Enya
Passing Afternoon-Iron and Wine
Celtic Guitar-Richie Blackmore
I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For-U2
Flightless Bird, American Mouth-Iron and Wine
Songbird-Eva Cassidy
Both Sides Now-Joni Mitchell
Running To Stand Still-U2
A Spaceman Came Travelling-Gregorian
Hallelujah-Jeff Buckley
'39-Queen