THE ELUSIVE LADY

The Moon became quietly jealous

One night when I surveyed Venus.

The usual glory reserved for her

Went to the dancer with Perseus.

At first, she passed for a star

Sparkling high above a church roof

But as she moved down further -

Her ample speed gave proof.

Outgoing clouds didn't shroud

The evening sky of cerulean blue.

Enchanted, I stayed around

To observe her quick rendezvous.

Fair Venus shined like a jewel -

Like one worthy to be set in a ring.

Because she was so beautiful -

She sent a jaded Moon waning.

The wide net of the Milky Way

Was cast and failed to pull her in.

She outshined the Dog Star

And evaded sly Orion

And as the Sun moved below -

He teased her with stealing her glory.

She lusted for that power

And disappeared after him shortly.

Tho' I know her general stream

And her light is brilliant and dense -

She's been gone. I haven't seen

The Elusive Lady since.