her flaked back
her ghosted arms
the small hair rolling down
the back of her neck
a chip out of her shoulder
do you think she's impressed
with barely a trace
of that other dame's smile?
the expanse of her belly
shines in flash lights
her forehead glows
and apparel falls away
that she's holding up nothing
but herself
or is open to all propositions
as scholars debate
there are no end to her arms
Jill Jones
Venus de Milo (Aphrodite of Melos), Louvre Museum
2 Feb 2005
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