The radiant
mind-star
at my
birth
descended
to my
feet
and kissed
the earth,
and
blossomed
as a
body bright
and fair
that moves
through love
and loves
to kiss the air—
and feel
my form extending
into space
where light
and
passion
interweave
like lace
each
tingling
song
of flesh
and bone
out of
intrinsic
wakefulness
alone.
This
self-illumined
presence
at my
death
will brighten
with
the passing
of my breath.
Beyond
all gain,
its essence
will
ignite
the falling
rain,
and moonless
night.