Innocence & Purity

I found Innocence & Purity
Wrapped in her soft frail body
I found Passion & Empathy
Embodied in her tender soul

I found Wit & Insight
Embedded in her lucent mind
I found Faithfulness & Truth
Shining in the wake of her light

I found Dreams & Desire
Radiated from her sweetly scented skin
I found Laughter & Joy
Without pretense, without feign

But she said no to me

For my feet are mired
My hands are grimed
Wandering and wounded
Severed and divided

Hope I’ll cross her path again
When I’m free of my sins