the first time

ever i saw your face

i thought the sun

rose in your eyes

and the moon and the stars

were the gifts you gave

to the dark

and endless skies

my love

the first time

ever i kissed your mouth

i felt the earth

move through my hands

like the trembling heart

of a captive bird

that was there

at my command

my love

and the first time

ever i lay

with you

and felt your heart

so close to mine

the first time

ever i saw

your face

your face

nation

your face