A Paean to Mani

by Sophie Oberlander

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by Sophie Oberlander

Oh, Mani, I hail You,

Beautiful God.

Oh my Sweetness,

I lay myself beneath Your light.

Gentle One, I am besotted by You.

Moon-mad with hunger

All for You.

You make of the night

A pleasure garden.

Sing to me,

Sweet-voiced silence.

Mani, I pray to You.

Always.