You took me by your armor that ice-coated night
My cloud was watching from above, glowing in its timid gray
And you gave me warmth, to make it through the light
And you gave me choice, so that I'll unfreeze and stay

You tore my foliage gently with your fingers,
My moon caressed the unraveling laces of my bloom
And you rose a song from your lips to make that sincerity
linger
And you rose a kiss from your spirit to appease my gloom

You died in my arms that night in its serene cold
My rain washed the blush of submission from your face with
salty beads
And I left all them memories so I could stay in your hold
And I left all them kisses for my souls as they flew away
from us, freed





August 2000