Flames

Almerissa 5/14/93

I see the simple candleflame,
A symbol of my desire,
I take the taper, say the name,
And build a larger fire.

I watch over my lover's silent dream,
And coax his mind to light.
I watch my water turn to steam,
As we share one dark hot night.

I slip my burning heart through his,
Caress his etheric flesh,
That first, a single soulfelt kiss,
A single flame, we mesh.