For Hero

Cold the waves that engulfs me
Cold the night that embraces me
I swim these crests so vast
To be with my beloved
To hold her in my arms
To feel her body with mine
To be entwined as one

My beloved is as fair as the moon
Her lips of gentle coral blush
Her dark passionate eyes,
are smouldering brown needs
Her neck is slender unblemished
Leading to her soft white breasts
How I love them

That I should traverse each night
To taste of that delight
Guided by the lovely light
Held by the hands of my beloved
To see her fingers white and supple
Touch the lamp, my body tightens
With delicious pleasure

Tonight I swim to her again
To consummate the burning love
I have for her
Tonight I will bring her away
From the cloister at the point
Hark, the lights are out
No matter I will swim
Until Hades for my beloved