first time ever i saw your face

the first time

ever

i saw your face

i thought

the sun rose in your eyes
and

the moon and stars

were the gifts

you gave
to

the dark

and

the empty skies

my love
to the dark

and

the empty skies -
the first time

ever

i kissed your mouth
and

felt your heart beat

close to mine
like the trembling heart of a captive bird
that was there

at my command

my love
that was there

at my command

and

the first time

ever

i lay with you
i felt your heart

so close

to mine
and

i knew our joy

would fill the earth
and

last till the end of time

my love
it would last till the end of time

my love
the first time

ever

i saw your face

your face
your face

your face