written at a time when gay marriage was illegal - wasn't legal in UK till 2013
'no prayers written to bless you , i write them white'
criticising laws against homosexuality and Church intolerance against homosexuality
'white' , hidden , doesn't show up on surface - relationship partially hidden , secret
reference to Helene Cixous' ideas about white writing being a feminine form of communication , guided by a female body , allowing women chance to reclaim their identity
'your soul a flame, bright in the window of your maiden name'
'flame' - connotations of passion and excitement , even though there's no official document saying their relationship was official , their love still persist
