I walked blithely upon a path

that guided to a forestry heaven.

Visions entranced my stance

to silent thoughts that pierced

beneath layers of my armor.

The bareness of my soul revealed

to her eyes my true image,

a mere man, who’s lust seared

for this maiden who saw

with pooling eyes of blue filled skies.

Weaken, I sat upon a golden wish

of a lovers first intimate kiss.

Draped in ivory she stood

with natures halo, a thorn less crown.

Light filtered radiantly,

to draped upon my frame an eternal

enchantment of a lovers shame.

My heart pounded silent prayers

to the Gods for this angel of life.

Enslaved by awe, I could not

hear the wind rustle the leaves

that sang whispers only she could hear.

With my eyes I searched into her soul,

and in that moment, my heart she stole.

Copyright 2003 Tracey L. Hardie