Venus

borne out of the waves-
spun copper hair draped over
alabaster skin
–
first starlight-
the sharp bite of
an autumn eve

rising from the sea-
her newly formed shores made from
black and steaming glass
–
predawn chill-
venus and jupiter dance
in the twilight

naked in the sun
draped in caribbean light
among the seashells
–
abalone-
the warm glow
of auburn skin