MIRANDA'S SONG

You are both father and lover to me,
For you brought me through my psyche's tempest
   with cautious caressing.
And while the storm winds of my anguish were passing,
   you gave the healing touch that taught me
      not to fear,
         the kiss that woke me
      to a knowledge of unconditional loving.

Brother of my soul,
Preserver of my peace,
   You bear the rod of Aaron
   Though you may not be aware.

I love you with a love
   akin to adoration,
For through your love,
   I learned to love myself.

Now, looking at my reflected image in the waters finally stilled,
   I can say, because of you,
      "Ah, brave new creature, that has such worlds within."

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I AM ANIMA

A Poetry Chapbook
by
Honora Finkelstein

© 1997

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