I Searched for Myself

I SEARCHED FOR MYSELF

I searched
for myself
touching
touching
touching

I awakened and opened
petals full of dew
glistening with joy
my garden

teeming with spices

The bee
finally came
seeking nectar
and I said
taste me

while the music deepened
with yes,
and yes,
and yes
flesh turned to spirit

spirit affirmed flesh
a deep embrace
then holy silence

— © Abraham Menashe