Faye Gibson Poet Lyric

One

To become one flesh, one mind,
two hearts must bare the inmost shrine;
it is then two souls can intertwine
and mingle on the utmost spire,
fuel to feed Love's sacred fire,
consumed upon its flaming pyre.
From that altar just one will rise,
a phoenix winged to split the skies:
all that was two in ashes lies.

Copyright, 1987
Faye Lanham Gibson

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Jack Clark June 3, 2014 at 4:16 PM Only those who have experienced true love can comprehend such consumption ... or write of it, as you have so eloquently done. A wonderful write, Faye. Jack C

Lena Emp May 31, 2014 at 1:54 AM This express well how you feel, the love resonate within. Lovely. Faye Gibson June 3, 2014 at 7:59 AM Thank you, Lena. I appreciate you taking time to read and comment.

Andrea Dietrich May 31, 2014 at 12:00 AM this is so short and simple and yet so deep. VERY nice. Faye Gibson June 3, 2014 at 7:58 AM Thank you, Andrea. The soup is stretching me...forms I have never seen before, etc. Thanks for all of your encouraging words.