The first time ever I saw your face
I thought the sun rose in your eyes,
and the moon and the stars were the gifts you gave
to the dark and the empty skies, my love.
The first time ever I kissed your mouth
I felt the earth move in my hand,
like the trembling heart of a captive bird
that was there at my command, my love.
The first time ever I lay with you,
and felt your heart so close to mine,
I thought our joy would fill the earth
and last till the end of time, my love.
The first time ever I saw your face.