Clouds...
...scum-skim sky...

aftermath

of glorious bath,
Aphrodite having risen,
foam-caressed, platinum-tressed
from scallop shell,
nubile limbs and radiant skin -
irresistible.

That bank of haze, a discarded towel,
sun soft-candles
in scented-steam-mist.

Paled tiles pearlescent,
blue-hint through. So beautiful.
So beautiful.