Bright, out-shimmering the stars,
Venus, Jupiter and Mars ...
Each November, guard the moon,
Whilst the Seven Sisters swoon.
Stars that swim a sea instead,
Mars is blushing, cheeks so red ...
Moon and Venus kiss, adored,
Swoon for Jupiter, their lord.
~ 1st Place ~ in the "Jujue-Oijue With A Twist" Poetry Contest, Charles Messina, Judge & Sponsor.
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