The Cloud-Hidden

The Cloud-Hidden

I am cloud-cast.

This veil of mists and morning light

conceals my face from your view.

Through closed eyes you will see me

in your wanderings,

in your reverie of thoughts

while you never stir from your room.

Dare to travel far

by never taking a single step

for only by not moving

will you stand a chance of finding me,

only by not moving

can you journey to be with me.

I, who desire nothing

am all that you have ever desired

I, whom you will never see

am all that you have ever seen.

I am hidden for your sake.

My beauty

would make you afraid.

My beauty

is more than you could stand.

My beauty

would make you cry

were you ever to look upon my face

as would my love for you.

So why should you journey

to find me?

Why should you journey

to be with me?

How could I leave you

when I am always with you?

How could I not love you

when I look upon you?

I am hidden in these mists of morning

I am these mists

I am lost among the silent stars

I am those stars

I smile in the sun’s warmth

I am that sun

I am all that you have ever needed

I am you.