"Eternal" by Fahima Zahir Jan.-March 1999 Lemar-Aftaab The flames dance and flicker in the blue-green velvet of your eyes What stirs within? I wonder, and see a reflection of me A vision into your simple soul Like the ashes that bring life to the phoenix So from ashes, my soul again rises When your body trembles, I am the pillar against which it stands When your lips quiver, I rest them against mine Every tear you shed is a crystal drop that melts on my tongue Every wearying thought, I blow to the wind with my breath I reach with hands to reassure, a smile that speaks of infinite love I want to embrace you like waves that embrace the shore after a journey Life is but an unfolding, in layers and layers I want you, as you are and will be Let each layer unfold our story, Eternally - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Other Poems by Fahima Zahir: In Deep (poem --July-Sept. 1997) Howl (poem --Oct-Dec. 1997) Caught in the 'Net'... (poem/prose --Jan-March 1998) Copyright © 1999 Aftaabzad Publications. All Rights Reserved. May not be duplicated or distributed in any form without permission.