the time has come
my wind-whispered name filtered through shy pulse
a dream?
no, an autumn sunset
and the river approaches
swift and frozen
an arrow caught in time
and i know i am naked
i reach behind for a pocketful of change
tithe for the guardian (one eye ruby, the other sapphire)
and what do i find in my hand?
-surprise- my freedom like a diamond coated pearl
now i am a flame
heart replaces skin
mind becomes hands
now is my sunrise