The Coniunctio The union and dialogue of the opposites brings forth life and access to the mysteries

Coniunctio, Guache on paper, 14"x 17" copyright Gwen Sylvester






Below are the words to a love song that was popular during the 1970's.   The images of the lyrics evoke the mysteries of love, the heart and of the Other.

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The first time ever I saw your face I thought the sun rose in your eyes And the moon and stars were the gifts you gave To the dark and the empty skies, my love, To the dark and the empty skies. The first time ever I kissed your mouth I felt the earth move in my hand Like the trembling heart of a captive bird That was there at my command, my love That was there at my command. And 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 It would last till the end of time By Ewan MacColl, written for his wife, Peggy Seeger in 1962

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