under the SCORPIO MOON

She undressed under the Scorpio Moon
and summoned me to wed the moment.

Her spirit unaware of perils
gave itself away. 

I said: 
"I have a broken soul
Take it away and set it ablaze.
I am sick and full of sorrow
with no place to put it 
without causing the skies to frown."

She said: 
"I know. My spirit was there, too. You are welcome to scatter
yours and mine across all the distances you can find."

I looked at her naked body and saw her darkness 
That was  close to mine.

We quieted. I felt her movement
filled with glistening fragrances
and unbound spirit.

Nothing before or after could ever break the spell!

Could it be that I felt  the myriad 
of  dainty raindrops falling
into the center of dwellings
where only pain abides?

The orient skies must have been ill-starred
when she left their protection.

She was comely.
Serene.
Knowing how to sojourn
and how to travel.

Oh, the Scorpio Moon 
so bountiful 
so tranquil
How did you become?