Ballad of Gems (3)

Would I had means to give muse bright
Tokens of my desire:
Diamonds to sparkle from the light
That all of dreams inspire.

I would send pearls, as smooth as dream,
To rest upon her skin.
Not quite a kiss to heart redeem,
But touch to hopes begin.

She feeds my dreams with her replies:
My dreams would to muse send
Emeralds, jealous of her eyes,
To lesser beauties lend.

Her lips arouse passions: I'd choose
To give a gem of heat:
Ruby, to blush beside my muse,
And brighter fires meet.

I cannot dreams of muse deny:
I wish that I could give
Sapphires to look as stars in sky
That muse midst heaven live.

I offer muse my heart, and hands
To ease all of her aches.
Not that she any gift demands,
But for desires' sakes.

                                                12 June 2003