MY LOVER'S NAME

is Emmanuel.
He saves me.

My lover breaks
bread for my heart.
He makes wine
soaking loaves full
of my blood.

His body removes
pains and stains
treading Orion
carrying them east
to the Southern Cross.

I am crying residue
salty of Him.
I am crying His sugarcane
sweetness, deepening with voice
smelling his smells
licking his tongue
caressing his teeth with prayered lips.

My lover saves me
Indian Oceans
blue sheets
coral rocked red
Bahari sand
white mosquito nets
saving me from myself.

He is a Pisces Savior
multiplying fish.
Satisfying my hunger.
His fingers in mine

I am waiting to come
enjoying anticipation.
Learning Him.
Knowing Him
Loving Him.

My lover's name
is Emmanuel.
He saves me.