I wanted to lie with an angel
but received an honest kiss
an armful of feathers I hoarded

his year's molt my night's caress
in bliss I knew light's fantasy
but met his gaze before I finished

with scorn he watched me sin
but made no effort to join dark
begging forgiveness I stared and jerked
and not a feather upon him rose

perfect eyes damned me for wanting
yet his hard body remained til dawn