Eila Mahima Jaipaul - Hephaestus

ruler of flames,
welcome me to your blaze,
caress me with your searing hands
warm my frozen being
dear God, I am glacial
winter has engaged my soul

I call for you to deliver
melt my ice until it drips
and a rivulet of desire springs
with your forged iron,
fill me with liquid fire
then carry me to your altar,
where I will offer you
tranquility, now thawed

Eila Mahima Jaipaul

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