Flame
How long I waited for you, my beloved
So many nights I watched, my husband
Burning with desire for you, living flame
And through the cold suffering of waiting
In my soul you distilled the oil of love
How long I loved you, my beloved
So many nights I waited to hear your yes
Waiting to see you ready, my bride
Distilling in the night of absence
The purest oil of love
Your blood embroidered the beauty of my being
Your nails filled me with rings
Your crown showered me with roses
Your bitterness sweetness for me
Your death was life for me
And now, here I am beautiful, without blemish
Rejoicing in the encounter
I wear the garments your blood washed
On my forehead your blessed name
And your light reflected in my gaze
One of your glances drew me
For you I burned with love's longing
To unite with you in flames I became
Come living flame, come my beloved
Burn the distilled oil, by your love in me
