Beyond the Light

Beyond the Light Across the past forgotten shadows dance Nor distant yearning nor discreet romance Dispels with telling insight A crippled heart's perceptive, inward glance-- Nor vanquishes starlight's contrasting night Nor aids discerning sorrowed wrongs from right Upon our dreams impress the present need Assuming, vague realities succeed In dulling, irregardless of consequence, The burning edge of Passion's lonely seed-- And, unforgiving, shapes from hither hence All promise and desire it circumvents Beyond the light, obscure temptations trace The lines of thine exquisite form and face O fragile Life! Long penance... E'er indifferent to persuasion's gentle grace, Unleash our bridled hearts to recommence That blessed quest for Love in welcome silence