The Alchemist of Love

Tonight from all but you, beloved, I shall part— Transform this copper heart to gold through love's bright art. To taste the drops of your love's sweet alchemy, Through passion's flame I guide my soul to ecstasy. The chang and harp intoxicate my heart undone, Yet your voice's magic echo far outshines the sun. You spoke of rain, of thorny roads, of shoes that bind— In midnight's grief I weave your pain within my mind. While friends are drunk on wine, I'm lost within your gaze; A corner of your eye's grace I beg through all my days. When union's joy and morning's ray become your song, Before each lord of fortune I'll prove my love is strong. I count your laughter midst the words that softly fall; Each smile of yours turns every wound to nothing at all. For every grain of love you grant, O peace of soul, Like straw to amber's pull, I'm drawn beyond control. Let dawn's soft breeze bring whispers of your name to me— Your name, the secret light that weaves my melody. So known am I, beloved, upon your quiet street, Where every wandering soul I guide to find their seat. The wine-bearer holds ruby wine within the cup— Yet for your love alone, I choose to give it up. Since to your radiant face my heart's devotion clings, I've turned from all the world and cut its binding strings. Though I was seeking you through every weary day— Now in my heart's realm, as sovereign I hold sway.