The Moon became quietly jealous
  One night when I surveyed Venus.
The usual glory reserved for her
  Went to the dancer with Perseus.

At first, she passed for a star
  Sparkling high above a church roof
But as she moved down further -
  Her ample speed gave proof.

Outgoing clouds didn't shroud
  The evening sky of cerulean blue.
Enchanted, I stayed around
  To observe her quick rendezvous.

Fair Venus shined like a jewel -
  Like one worthy to be set in a ring.
Because she was so beautiful -
  She sent a jaded Moon waning.

The wide net of the Milky Way
  Was cast and failed to pull her in.
She outshined the Dog Star
  And evaded sly Orion

And as the Sun moved below -
  He teased her with stealing her glory.
She lusted for that power
  And disappeared after him shortly.

Tho' I know her general stream
  And her light is brilliant and dense -
She's been gone. I haven't seen
  The Elusive Lady since.