____Star Crossed____

____Star Crossed____
Joyfully
Wonderfully
Wisdom works her perfect skill
Joining lovers to strangers
In the blessed protection of God's perfect will
Happily
Deliberately
She mystifies the eyes of peace
While her chosen feast upon the bliss sustained
And smiled onto the tapestry of love's grace
Classically
Patiently
We contemplate the longings and mishaps en route
Carefully pondering the whys and wherefores
Highs and care for kisses
That feed the essence of love's truth
Painstakingly
Unflinchingly
Wisdom translates herself into love's covenant
That two such as we may share God's purpose
And live for the rare privilege bestowed
When words can no longer speak the intimacy
Only star crossed lovers are permitted to know
John Christopher
2002