Bodhi Leaves - Offerings and Reflections from the Buddhist West

Sunday, September 28, 2008

The Tree of Love

The tree of love its roots hath spread
Deep in my heart, and rears its head;
Rich are its fruits: they joy dispense;
Transport the heart, and ravish sense.
In love's sweet swoon to thee I cleave,
Bless'd source of love . . .

-Saint Francis of Assisi

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