The Woman With The Scarlet Shadow

The ruby of night floats in the sky,
a blood red moon darkens
the shapes and solid silhouettes
of grape vines
............................floating
...........................................down

Woman of the night lingers behind
a shadow of lust, cast
by the spell of her cherry lips'
....................................................soothing
......................................................................kiss

Travel acres of want in the night
The rhythms of longing
Woman with the scarlet shadow
and the plum
.......................coloured
........................................dress