The Hebrew word ruach and the Greek word pneuma can be used interchangeably in their respective languages for “wind,” “breath,” or “spirit” (or “Spirit” in a more specific sense).
The Bible often uses these conceptual overlaps to symbolize or teach about the nature of a spirit by describing wind or...
From tender years you took me for granted
But still I deigned to wander through your lungs
While you were sleeping soundly in your bed
Your drapes were silver wings; your shutters flung
I drew the poison from the summer's sting
And eased the fire out of your fevered skin
I moved in you and stirred your soul to sing
And if you'd let me, I would move again
I've danced 'tween sunlit strands of lover's hair
Helped form the final words before your death
I've pitied you and plied your sails with air
Gave blessing when you rose upon my breath
And after all of this, I am amazed
That I am cursed far more than I am praised
Silver Wings was written by Dustin Kensrue.
Silver Wings was produced by Thrice & Teppei Teranishi.
Thrice released Silver Wings on Tue Apr 15 2008.