Ebony and Crystal/Union

by Clark Ashton Smith

For works with similar titles, see Union.

UNION

As the fumes of myrrh that mix with the odour of sandalwoodIn a temple sacred to the goddess Lakme;As moonlight mingled with starlightIn the lucent azure of an autumn lake;As the sunset-rays of gold and crimsonThat interlace on a couch of purple cloud—Even so, Beloved,Hath my love mingled with thine—Even so, our souls are one,Like two winds that meet in a valley of rose and lotus,And fall to rest, unitingAs the still and fragrant air that lingersOn a bed of falling petals.