aurora of morning
rings my brow
like Yeats' faery fire
gather winter clouds
wrap about my shoulders
a carpet of pansies
guide my feet
i stand between
yesterday and tomorrow
between starlight & dawn
a thin line of light appears
Jupiter is the opening doorway
celestial fire still proceeding
Mars is in descent
and will preserve his secrets
Venus ascends
dancing with the water-bearer
the door opens:
i am the bride
i am the husband
the earth spins:
i am the child
reborn with each passing shadow
i am adopted
of forest, field, and pavement
i am registered
among the lost tribes
i am walking through the doorway
my fleshy armor dazzling
the pen of peace in my hand
the compassionate heart
blazing through my ribs
i depart darkness' wisdom
and enter the light of revelation