come to me softly
and peer intently
into the deep, dark of my love for you.
I hide it here
where no one will see
how passionate the longing,
how beautiful the song,
how long this forever truly is.

come to me quietly
and drink deeply
of this sweet, cool well.
I offer it freely
but only to one who knows
how unlimited the desire,
how joyful the offer,
how hard-won this grace is.

come to me now
and dance wildly
to the music of shooting stars.
I hold true ardor in check
for the one who knows
how gentle my heart,
how valuable this touch,
how worthy they are of my all.

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