With Thy Song in My Soul

With Thy Song in My Soul

—after “When Thy Song Flows Through Me”

Duality rules, but Thy song is stronger
Than the death-dealing demagogue:

Living flows like honey, dying
Is only a dream,
With Thy song in my heart.

Joy tastes of sweet nectar, sorrow
Is only a dream,
With Thy song in my brain.

Health is divine wine, illness
Is only a dream,
Why Thy song in my mind.

Praise is a shining bauble, blame
Is only a dream,
With Thy song in my soul.

I scurry from all dreams
To seek out Thy trove
With Thy song transporting me.