psyche's prayer

i dream of a love that feels like flying,
a love that fulfills me to my fingertips
as i leap, spread my wings, and soar.

i dream of a love that sweeps me away,
a gust of wind to catch me as i fall,
to carry me to a palace in the heavens.

i dream of a love that makes me swell,
so that i may float to hades and back,
borne aloft on this feathered love.

i dream of my love in the dark, eyes closed,
till i might turn this lantern on,
till i might open my eyes and see you.