As i walked out into the evening
i saw the sun beginning to sink
into that red gold sky
and as i turned my head
the moon was rising in fiery red
i noticed the whole horizon
from east to west
seemed to be burning
in a golden-red crimson fire
it got me to thinking about
the world’s condition
and if this was a sign
of fire to come
or just another beautiful sunset
for those who had eyes to see
earlier that evening
on the six o’clock news
a man and woman were commenting
that they could not help but notice
the economy seemed kinda depressing
and the color of one’s skin
still seemed to be an obstacle for far too many
that the blame game
was still everyone’s favorite sport
and there seemed to be so many teardrops
all around the world
the holy land was having another holy war
or maybe a civil war this time
but it really doesn’t matter what you call it
blood is still flowing
in their deserts tonight
just like it always has
since that serpent introduced good and evil
to that garden of Eden
Abel was looking a little older and sadder
but maybe a little wiser he hoped
and still talking about
family values and brotherly love
but Cain still wasn’t having
any part of that deal
and so the story goes
and on the subject of global warming
of earthquakes and tsunamis
an island in the pacific
had turned radioactive
some were saying it was from greed
others were afraid it was
a meltdown of the golden rule
and yes there were too many tears
everywhere you looked
and for the human interest story
ironically Adam is wondering
if the price for organic apples
is a little too high
and are they really building a fence
to keep him out of Paradise
while Eve is working on
letting go of the past
and looking for something new
she is still looking mighty good
in her designer clothes
and is that a touch of sorrow
i can see in her eyes
and we are all wondering
if maybe the devil is on the loose again
or maybe this really is the time of Armageddon
or just the same old merry-go-round
and those same old wheels
that just seem to keep going round and round
carrying us to that same old graveyard
until we are willing to make the effort
to find a way off this wheel
of birth and death
and discover a new way of life
and as i was standing there in awe
i got to thinking about me
for i was being so overwhelmed
with everything i was seeing
and it even crossed my mind
maybe i was being a little bit seduced
by the stark nakedness of your beauty
i really wasn’t sure about
the state of my heart
with all that i was seeing
within the beauty of the night
the rising of the moon
and the setting of the sun
and that fire that was still burning
from horizon to horizon
i just started hoping and praying
i would be able to embrace it all
without losing my soul to the devil tonight
it almost embarrasses me to say this
but i was so busy with myself
i almost missed Leela
dancing across the sky
pulling the curtain open for the evening show
and there were all of Pandora’s dancers
poised on the stage
waiting for the band
to play that opening number
well that evening’s performance rolled in
with thunder on the mountains
and lightning across the sky
and i thought i could hear harps
and angels singing in the background
and the night seemed to be filled
with so much desire for more
as i was standing there enjoying the moment
the rains came down
and they came down so damn hard
they washed away some of my past sins
some of the sorrow and old memories
that i was willing to let go of
and I could see Leela was laughing
as she danced from horizon to horizon
changing gowns as rapidly
as the sun was sinking
seemingly wearing
every color of passion imaginable
expressing her delight with her every song
and the smile in her eyes
and the sheer beauty of her body
took my breath away
as she moved across the sky
as i watched her every motion
my desire began to grow
it seemed i could not help myself
i was so caught up in her beauty
like it was some kind of magic spell
being cast on my heart
just like those kisses
and slow dances of my youth
that had carried my young heart away
later that evening i found myself
walking in the summer rain
with the lightning and thunder
off in the distance
there was the smell of lilacs
in the air
and my heart was overflowing with joy
and i was feeling a little bit mesmerized
by the beauty of you on this night
it might have been a little presumptuous of me
but i got to thinking
that just like Elijah ascending
in his fiery chariot
or Jacob climbing up his ladder
i was walking in the summer rain
to the summit of every man’s hope
that place where devils and angels gather
to sing hallelujah
and dance to that holy rhythm
that can be heard by those
whose heart is open
and from that lofty tower of the soul
i began to see
how you had tempted me
with the promise of each new virgin petal
of that pure lotus flower
i could hear off in the distance
the music of the songbirds
acting like an aphrodisiac
that all lovers have requested
with every smile
and every kiss in the moonlight
and every beat of my heart
and i prayed for that touch
that would be so holy
it would burn like a sacred fire
that reaches my soul
as the union of my body and yours
surrenders into perfection
oh Leela
you tempt my heart so
i know there are some who say
you are the devil’s favorite daughter
but i have seen the beauty of your soul
and i have looked into your eyes
and seen all the way to love
i have felt your soft kisses
and your sacred touch
on my body
as we danced in the moonlight
and i love how your passion and your desire
washes over me
as we hold each other close at night
oh Leela
i know you are trying to steal my soul away
and i willingly give you this
you are an exciting and beautiful lover
who already has my heart
so with the rising of the moon
and the setting of the sun
you got me hoping and praying
for a little more time
so we can dance with that fire
across the desert tonight
for there is still
a warm summer’s rain falling
and the night is still swollen
with our desire
so tonight will be ours
and we will hold each other close
until tomorrow comes
but before the morning sun comes up
with our bodies still intertwined
we will cast aside our clothing
and dive into that fire
and dance into love
and when the morning sun rises
all we will have left
is our memories
of a love that once was
and a love that is eternal
and a heart and soul that dance as one
