Notes About The Poem

The Romans named each planet after one of their gods, and that process had everything to do with what they could see when looking at the planets.  Venus was the brightest planet that they could see, they named it after their goddess of love and beauty.

 

VENUS

Luminous jewel,
sphere  illustrious
an imminent charm, 
bright glow of love enamored 
morning or evening star,
nebula’s composition redefined
named of the goddess who
by she enveloped our thoughts, 
quotes, desires and hopes
ambiance eternal inferior 
no moons for comfort,
only soft wispy, sulfuric clouds 
enshroud and protect 
in her celestial dance hall
ebon silhouettes abound,
volcanic pillar’s interior
Venusian mistress 
Venera, radiant planet,
orbits and swirls about  
Influencer, wife, sister, mother, 
always a lover all in one
gracious and graceful 
epiphanl presence,
astro star, Keats "Bright Star"
forbidding essence,
she plays in another’s     
intrinsic magnetic field
for she has not one of her own,
grant her repose 
from the hot lava lamps
of her orb’s abode
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Carmack Avatar
April 4, 2026 at 7:05 AM
This is beautifully done Anaya.
Anaya Avatar
April 4, 2026 at 7:51 AM
Ty Rob! Did you see the images of Earth by the Artemis ll? First time astronauts seen it in full view~
George Avatar
March 29, 2026 at 9:31 PM
"she plays in another’s intrinsic magnetic field for she has not one of her own," This is a new knowledge for me. Dear Anaya, you have incorporated every detail one need to know about Venus- the luminous planet seen from far. A lovely poem, as Venus itself. All the Best.
Anaya Avatar
April 11, 2026 at 7:14 AM
Thank you for the lovely comment, Valsa. Hope all is well. April's blessings
Buhagiar Avatar
March 28, 2026 at 3:03 AM
Great tribute to the planet and to the Greek goddess. A lovely poem.
Anaya Avatar
March 29, 2026 at 9:19 AM
Tyvm, Victor! I appreciate it ~
Daniels Avatar
March 26, 2026 at 10:01 PM
Well done, Anaya ! You’ve captured her luminosity. I like these lines, of course: “ Influencer, wife, sister, mother, always a lover all in one”. The Sufi’s called her Zara.
Anaya Avatar
March 27, 2026 at 11:40 AM
Zara, I love the Z names, & Kannada’s Shukra, she dwells in a domicile, above her, orange sublime radiance. I'm sure you'd do her justice, Ghairo, I too appreciate your presence here. xX :)
Hind Avatar
March 26, 2026 at 9:10 PM
I learned a lot through this poem. You did great personification. It's mysterious <3
Anaya Avatar
March 27, 2026 at 11:25 AM
Paige, planets are an interesting natural phenomenon, a little knowledge of just one takes you across the universe and on its journey. Each planet has it own distinct characteristics, as my choice the 2nd hottest, closest to the Sun! Could be the future of Earth?
Alhemaidy Avatar
March 25, 2026 at 6:27 PM
Red beautiful flower planet. People call it morning or evening star. Lovely read :-) One of the brightest in night sky! Have a nice day lovely poetess ~ AA
Anaya Avatar
March 26, 2026 at 8:30 AM
Yes, I chose her because it's Earth's twin sister moon the evil sister due to her fierce and fiery skin. Ty, AA, you too enjoy!
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