Raphael

• Bethany Stawasz, Grade 12
• Poetry
• 2003

Your sun’s rays dance upon my ocean body,
happy ripples tingle through my depths,
bringing me to life.

Your breath flows across my face and down my hair,
while celestial hope drips down my spine,
bringing me to heavenly ecstasy.

And as Apollo chases Daphne, quick with lustful desire,
through that majestic forest of love,
bring me to your godliness:
I shall give in and worship you forever.