Open the Gates of Fear! –

Lead me to the edge
where I dare not tread
my Heart, blazing afire
foolish illusions
scorched on Phoenix’ pyre.

That I Am
forevermore
a Sun among Suns
rejoicing
in rays of splendid sound

Celestial musings
for each and all to hear!

 NY March 22, 1998

Third text of “Songs of Remembrance”
for alto (voice), soprano (voice) and 2 percussionists