 Istara dances among peach trees
swirling round on twinkling toes
white silk gown fluttering wings
in a breeze flowing from a blue lake.
Asaron rises dripping from cold waves
eyes gleaming with sharp moonlight
then leaps over sharp diamond stones.
Istara gasps when Lion Man appears
wrapping his arms around her waist
and two hearts throb like ocean waves
as cherry lips spark lightning flares.
Istara stretches her arms to blue sky
and sings fresh spring wind tingles
their bodies as a child opens her eyes
swimming toward light in Sea of Dreams.
Asaron caresses her warm swelling belly
placing his ears next to her silk skin
and smiles when he feels a child move.
Istara lies on a nest of feather pillows
on a marble circle inside four pillars
under a dome of jewels shading her soul.
Asaron plucks peaches and juicy pears
heaping a gold plate with fresh ripe fruit
and sitting by his bride he plays a harp
and sings as she feasts on apples and grapes.
For Ririn, my love, my heart, my soul
-- Simon Seamount
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