Song of Simeon

"Love is like the lion's tooth."
                                  -Yeats

God himself in flesh disguising
you shall love with maiden's love,
you shall love with mother's love.
Rising falling—falling rising;
and the sword shall pierce you both.
Love is like the lion's tooth.

God himself in flesh revealing
you would with your soul protect,
you would with your breasts protect,
near your heart safely concealing;
and the sword shall pierce you both.
Love is like the lion's tooth.