thank you, dear muse...



Sonnet 119 of 218 to my muse


Sonnet 24/12/03                           DCCCLXIX

Shall I light candles, thinking of my muse,
And the bright warmth that her smile gives to dawn?
Or should I incense burn, to let smoke choose
The future path to which my heart is drawn?
Shall I in solemn ceremony chant
A listing of desires, to offer wine
To wash away my fears? My efforts can't
Give absolution for dream she'd be mine.
Shall I in isolation inward turn,
To look upon forever, and abyss?
Is faith the answer, that my heart will learn
If I might find true heaven in her kiss?
I offer prayer to muse, that she might send
Enough of heart's desire to my soul mend.