Bold Venus
sashays across a radiating orb
one hundred times her size.
Like a fire-walking native,
she mesmerizes with
strength and beauty,
courageous choice
to brave journey
of day.

We on Earth
track her elegant progress and
marvel at the small black dot
she becomes against Sun’s
all-consuming fire. She
crosses safely and
is not burned
by daring
to dance.

In your World,
would you see silhouette of me
were I to venture forth and
touch the angel’s wing,
sprinkle stardust
from high above,
whisper softly
promises
of love?

Or would I,
wild and reckless in your view,
only cause you harm, damage
eyes that move me so,
never meaning
to distract you?
Will you
ever look
again?