Cecily

If you only knew

what it's like to dream of burning kisses,

of wandering and resting with one's beloved,

eye turned to eye,

and cuddling and chatting -

if you only knew,

you would incline your heart to me!

If you only knew

what it's like to feel dread on lonely nights,

surrounded by a raging storm, while no one comforts

with a mild voice your struggle-weary soul -

if you only knew,

you would come to me.

If you only knew

what it's like to live, surrounded by God's

world-creating breath,

to float up, carried by the light,

to blessed heights -

if you only knew,

then you would live with me!