De Hoovenier

A strange, lyrical tableau unfolds in a late‑night court where a humble servant petitions a queen to become the keeper of her garden. The dialogue is drenched in archaic phrasing, turning the simple request for a humble position into a poetic meditation on duty, devotion, and the fragile beauty of fleeting moments. As the servant describes watering paths, swinging beneath moon‑kissed trees, and perfuming lamps with sandalwood, the queen’s curt yet curious responses hint at a world where power and tenderness twist together.

Beyond the formal exchange, the narrative drifts into the meditative musings of a wandering poet, whose voice wistfully observes village life, death, and the endless cycle of strangers arriving and departing. The atmosphere feels both theatrical and intimate, inviting listeners to linger in the garden’s scented shadows while contemplating the timeless dance between service and longing.