Simmering

Simmering on the fire of life

my aching soul has searched

for you through heartless years.

And finding you my heart leaps

enveloping my being

pouring out the paradoxes,

the hatreds, the bigotry,

the fear and denial,

the anger and the hurt.

Spilling out and drying up

leaving only the raw spirit

pure, washed, and innocent

yearning to be

worthy of your love.