PENN KEMP

Burnt Umber

Shifting images scumble
paint, thin layer on layer, dimly
shading, softening the apparent
opaque surface.

Hands on hip
this woman looks so-
lid.                             Emp-
ty. Light streams
body's dispersal.

Flashes off solar
plex-
us.

Vast night sky. Burnt
umber pushes
her head past her eyes.

Desire wished far
for. Wide spread
legs. Ecstasy on-going.

Light so light and
lovely. Who though is
ready for this
final dis/
solution?