trance

Shall I gaze with you at far skies of rainbow stripes,
As we lie upon a barren earth for stardrops thirsting;
For I shall want to share these rare moments with you,
Before the dark night reclaims our unresisting bodies.

Shield my eyes from the invading rays of a young dawn,
As I shall want nothing but a clear horizon unglaring;
I move my hand over your waiting palm in my blindness,
Before time wraps its cloak of eternal night about us.

Whisper to you my farewells and let it flow so silent,
As your palm closed around mine in a touch comforting;
I have always known ours was a love surpassing nights,
And for that I smile before the dawn steals you again.

2002.aug.22