For Veronika
You’re a goddess with fingers divine.
I’m a mortal who runs out of time.
Your touch summons all powers sublime.
Your eyes sparkle and heal and define.
You stand where no mortal has been.
Your skin is the whitest I’ve seen.
Your song can tame wildest of beasts.
Your lips can bring wonderful bliss.
I kneel before your heavenly throne.
I find in you things I’ve never known.
I keep in my soul a vision of you.
I’m feeling alone and helpless and true.