Originally published in The Speed of Darkness (1968)

You are looking into me with your waking look.
My eyes are closing, my eyes are opening

My mouth is closing, my mouth is opening.
You are waiting with your red promises.

My sex is closing, my sex is opening.
You are singing and offering : the way in.

My life is closing, my life is opening.
You are here.


“Anemone,” by Thaerigen. Image in the Creative Commons,
https://pixabay.com/en/anemone-water-sea-anemone-2874006