why Venus and Mercury pair off like
shy lovers in western sky, bright passion
reflecting above lazy dusk’s match strike
not quite igniting horizon’s ration
of billow clouds, their stretching lonely arms
seeming to search for heaven’s touch much as
I search for you right here, certain your charms,
flowing in hypnotic melody, pass
through my warm body while we lie awake
in this sacred room. I pause and breathe now,
my silence honoring your breath. I take
in your glow with thankful prayer. Slightly bow
to power surrounding us. Gently speed
my faith’s message to you: this kiss my creed.
Roger Armbrust
April 7, 2010
