For those who need awakening.




The Awakening of Venus

Paint me.

Take your finest brush

Dip it into that cup of ice water

And paint

Geometric figures;

Concentric circles;

Stars and swirls.

Now for the wide, soft brush—

Use the warm water this time

And paint

A pelican swooping towards sea;

A hawk diving for its prey;

A burning hot meteorite

Headed toward earth…

Where will it land?

And what

Will it set on fire?





Poetry by Nancy Sikora
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Written on 2016-03-10 at 13:02

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josephus The PoetBay support member heart!
There is a sensuality in this that makes me shiver
2016-03-11


one trick pony The PoetBay support member heart!
elegant and sensuous, this is lovely invitation, beautifully written.
2016-03-10


shells
I did and I thank you. I love the "wide, soft brush and warm water."
2016-03-10



This is both clever and beautiful! Such a creative perspective and gorgeous images. And it reads so smoothly.
2016-03-10