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Leander
You are the swimmer drowning in sweet love
Women carry to the tower your torch
Women carry to the tower your torch
Bearded men seek out your white innocence
Pale as the blessed shoulder of Pelops
Your moisture is the elixir they desire
The sight of your bold dive sets them on fire
With your eye looking toward the tower
Where Bright Hero in anticipation
Pale as the blessed shoulder of Pelops
Your moisture is the elixir they desire
The sight of your bold dive sets them on fire
With your eye looking toward the tower
Where Bright Hero in anticipation
Awaits the naked hour of your embrace
You feel another's touch upon your flesh
You let his wanton wave wash over you
You let his wanton wave wash over you
You sink into a swoon beneath the sea
Who would climb the steep steps of mortal love
Who would climb the steep steps of mortal love
Who has felt the warm wet caress of god
Jack 10/24/'09
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