In praise of unrequited love

My mind wanders and dances

In wreaths of fauns

Like a halo for that loved one

How I love him

His likeness shutters my eyelids

Inscribed to form my mind

The sulci of this sweet world

He knows me not,

Nor I him.

It matters not with such an angel

For company.

He will one day leave me

Wings beating a melody

Softly

And I will turn from him

Seeking reality

Slowly

Now we waltz

You are glory

Twirl and spin and spin and whirl

Fingers in your hair

Make me happy