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 had failed to pull her in. She outshined the Dog Star And had 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.