they kept us
apart
so I made
a temple
in
my heart
where we
could meet
unhindered
next I transformed
myself
into a golden
dragon
so I could
build us
a home
in the universe
one on the sun
the other
on the moon
then I became
fire
so I could
transmute
all my
grief
into the
flames
your love
lit the way
like a lantern
and suddenly
I could see
your songs
healed my heart
whole
like the river
rushing and
I felt
reborn
I built
a temple
in my heart
where we could
be together
within infinity
and dance
with the stars
anytime
we wanted
Creator
told me
you'd hear
everything
and know
what to do
the angels
said
to be patient
and to trust
that i'm
no fool
then sacred prayers
anointed us
and blessed
everything
within us
and
around us
Buffalo Woman said
it had
to be like this
until
every constellation
agreed
Jesus told Mary
it was good
to cry
the wind
sang
our melody
to Ganesha
and Krsna sighed
but Radha knew
and whispered
to Yasodhara
and they both
smiled
the rainbows
shimmered
and the waves
rolled out
all
our sorrows
and then
suddenly
what was two
became
one
by shannondoah
for my
love.
