the first time ever i saw your face

the first time ever

i saw your face

i thought the sun rose in your eyes

and the moon and the stars were the gifts you gave to the dark

and the empty skies

my love

to the dark and the endless skies

the first time ever

i kissed your mouth

i felt the earth move in my hands

like the trembling heart of a captive bird that was there

at my command

my love

that was there at my command

the first time ever

i lay with you

i felt your heart so close to mine

and i knew our joy would fill the earth

and last

till the end of time

my love

and would last till the end of time

the first time ever

i saw

your face

your face

your face

your face