Word Play

For a moment, I thought you were God,
entering my room with chariots
and trumpets sounding the millennial song.

Entering my room with chariots

You commanded my attention

And swept away my reserves in one breath.

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You commanded my attention

Introducing me to dramatic turns

Filling me up with the fire of youth.

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Introducing me to dramatic turns

Pulling me headlong and swirling

Into the deepest recesses of my soul.

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Pulling me headlong and swirling

First through the door of the theater

Finally, through redemption’s fire.

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First through the door of the theater

With trumpets sounding the millennial song

and for a moment, you were a god.