LILACS

Sappho, I feel your voice

fluttering this May blossom

breathing itself

into the sunshine

I want you to speak to me!

I want your words

to penetrate me with lilac

fragrance.

Sappho, awaken my skin

and make it a gateway

for revelation

inspirit my tongue

and make it taste

through my eyes

make it utter

the lilac’s sweetness

and the unpredictable

spring wind.