As Tender as a Beloved's First Tentative Kiss

Inspired by Dylan Thomas

As Tender as a Beloved's First Tentative Kiss

In time each shall discover their own bliss

And the lingering full embrace of peace

As tender as a Beloved's first tentative kiss

It cannot be said how but one could say this

There is no prison from which we can't find release

In time each shall discover their own bliss

Eureka is fleeting and easy to dismiss

But hold fast for even a tiny increase

As tender as a Beloved's first tentative kiss

Moments black will engulf as the deepest abyss

Grapple with the anguish pray not for surcease

In time each shall discover their own bliss

Mention must be made or chance dire remiss

Resist the temptation of Golden Fleece

As tender as a Beloved's first tentative kiss

Enduring pain always teaches sans parti-pris

What forever has always been the missing piece

In time each shall discover their own bliss

As tender as a Beloved's first tentative kiss