light of the spirit

the light of the spirit
winked at me
out of the green paradise
of your back yard

your soul was glowing
golden in your face
& through
your clothes

your voice resounded
with confidence
out of the bottom
of your lungs––

a strength beyond
earthly strength––

a force of beauty

i wanted to be
thankful thankful thankful
throwing my heart
into the sky

instead
i closed my eyes
& hugged you

human being
is a poem
of celestial light––

luminescent blood
incandescent bones