one night
alongside the stars
a bright light appeared
i could not stop staring;
i gave her my looks
and with that my soul
she offered hers too but
i did not dare touch it
for she is so bright
her soul must be too;
for she is so beautiful;
my hands would have to be so gentle
but i know they simply could not bear
i sincerely declined
but i had already fallen in love
and so we made a promise
she would reappear
with the stars
every night
as i will stand
beneath them
to admire her beauty
to admire her soul -
maybe one day
i dare carry hers too
- the beauty of venus