like a little red ruby
my heart burned for you
and for a little while
we burned together
red and hot and real

like a little red ruby
our love gave birth
to children of the stars
burning so brightly
they light our way
in this dark world

like a little red ruby
the fire consumed us
body mind and soul
and we were burned
to the core

like a little red ruby
our hearts turned to stone
and the pain
drove us deep
into the ground
dark and cold
and alone

like a little red ruby
we were discovered
once so lost
in the night
now we shine
in the full light of day

and like a little red ruby
we are free
to shine on
once more