RUBY

RUBY
I shall descend
the deepest valleys
searching . . .

I shall ascend
the highest mountains
searching . . .

I shall walk
the driest desert
searching . . .

I shall swim
the deadliest sea
searching . . .

. . .searching
for the god of gems

I shall enter his  palace
searching . . .

.  .  .searching among
his daughters

searching
till i find one like you
to shelter in my heart forever.