Morning Star
MORNING STAR
Morning’s minion dancing on the dawn
Tiny Terpsichore, trembling fay :
To her uncertain smile I am drawn -
Shy Venus, goddess of the early day,
Shimmering along the far horizon
As the sky lightens and the vault glorious
Glows brighter, till the sun has risen
And entered the dramatic chorus.
. . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . .
NOTE
The planet Venus is not a star, but is so bright that
the ancients called it Morning Star or Evening Star.
This poem shows it as a "morning star". It is currently
(February 2012) seen in the evening in the southwestern
sky, just to the right of another bright spot, Jupiter.
Copyright © Sidney Beck | Year Posted 2012
Post Comments
Poetrysoup is an environment of encouragement and growth so only provide specific positive comments that indicate what you appreciate about the poem. Negative comments will result your account being banned.
Please
Login
to post a comment