ABELARD AND HELOISE

Fair exchange -
eyes for mind
hands for philosophy
each the pupil of the other
when it came to love and angels.

Unfair exchange -
tears for looks
distance for proximity
each the ache of circumstance
when others made love politics.

Fair exchange -
paper wings
words piled on clouds
each lover blooming for all ages
as we, too, feel their weight.

(Gone To Gossamer)