Close the night

 
Let the rose scent the air        
dust of pollen to mix        
the nectar hid beneath        
petals pink and soft        
to tempt the bee        
in its quest for honey        
amber sweet,of the earth        
Hold the butterfly        
tender wings out-stretch        
fly to mists of joy        
calm of bliss to come        
an opal in my lips        
smooth my tongue        
a sigh on my ear        
dark petals glowing skin.        
The rose again petals unfurl        
nectar to share        
with the butterfly.        
Close the night,      
soothe the soul,        
mind and body sleeping        
with the opal and rose        
borne on gossamer wings.