Mistress Calling Consort

Come to me tonight
Invisible One.

No one must know
that I will become your teacher,
and that you, Siddhartha,
give up your vows
of poverty and faithfulness
to follow your body
toward the enlightenment
found between we two.

Dress in fine and simple clothing
and bring gifts –
the customary offerings
as your disguise,

but be confident and clearly hear
I have never felt this longing of spirit
in the excess of flesh and men
who have known me—
some hundreds of times.

There is nothing to fear
in your innocence
for you are called
to your first lessons.

It is said that the soul awakens,
overflows with light,
when she finds her consort.

You, beautiful beggar,
must heed the voice
of your mistress.