The Secret Splendour

A Fancy of the Elements

Earth gives its patience to your calm heartbeat,

 Water its singing search for a hue remote,

Air marks you neighbour to that far-off note,

 And fire lays bare in you the dream complete.

Earth moulds the firm delicacy of your chin,

Water the distant smile and the pure kiss,

Air the deep-carven nostrils breathing bliss,

And fire looks out through your eyes the God within.

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