Earth and Sky by Joseph Miezan Bognini

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Earth and sky are infinities

Where our cries cannot venture

I have fixed my head between two stones

Seeking the Shelterer in vain.

Only your splendour sets me free

I have run through the void

Crossing a thousand villages

Where could I draw breath

Without damaging your scenery?

The nights have flayed me

Like a careless wanderer.

I am simply an insect

Without wings or paws

Scornful serpents are my only fare

Heat crackles upon my roof

The ripe fruit of my flesh is shrinking

Love lies crumpled at my feet.

I would strip myself of all my cares

And wear the dress of consolation only.

Such joy is new to me.

I will take you for my companion

My body is lost in your arms.

But make me insensate as the wind

Which strikes and ravages nature,

Not to make me hate you

But to love you always.