I saw a woman emerge from a shadow

I saw a woman emerge from a shadow

With a sly demeanor and look about.

Her sequined dress was aglow.

She didn't know I was also out.

I watched her remove a silver shoe

And stick her foot into the mere –

One of the darkest ferrous blue –

As if testing the temperature.

Her dress was even more brilliant -

After a countenance of approval -

When she crossed the bleak horizon -

Careful not to soak her lunar veil.