SPIRIT GLOW

SPIRIT GLOW

Wreath upon my head;

I will ever dwell beneath. 

Plaited orb of verity

branch’d & blossoming in me. 

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Not a dry crown, nor dead,

but a thriving, vibrant one of life, 

Sprouting grapes so ripe and rife: 

Breeding Fruits that save my life.

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My heart was cloven

and there appeared a flower,

& grace sprang up 

the precious fruit from my love.

Speaking waters came near my lips

from the sweetest fountain

of my beloved

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O dear,

the only one my soul loves,

may you be ever growing,

   Shooting forth in me many fruits,

diverse and fresh. 

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Your mighty fountains

gush into me

& so my heart

gushes forth the truest-passion,

and when my lips

bring forth your name.

My tongue becomes

sweet by your anthems,

and my members

are entranced by your hymns.

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My heart was lifted up in love

and my spirit enlarged:

that I might call out

your name across the chasms!!

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My members are strengthened

that I might not fall from your arms.

(My flesh Sickness has been removed)

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On my head a royal crown;

on my body,

the beauty of your art; 

  On my feet for all to see:

You are woven over me.

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When the earth shakes

or the sea threatens

your spirit will strengthen me.

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O dear, my only one,

ever the one

graciously adorning me, 

Nourishing my spirit-fruits,

I'm keeping your mystery,

(My spirit glows...)