To Venus Poem by Eugenia Dubinova

Long awaiting on shore

for mysterious nights, 

that come to your doorstep,

holding a dandelion in their naked hand.

Light reflections of riverbed on the sleeves, 

all the white candles that we bear without burning them,

as if we wouldn't burn ourselves

on the threshold of an agonizing encounter

with desire itself.

But the brave one reverses the curse, 

knows how to touch glaciers without melting them, 

knows the nature of love affairs.
And in repose, glances at the face that holds immaculate grace, 

without attaching it to their own possessions, 

without possessing the heart of this face.

Adept of gentleness,
of mature patience.
The wise nights.