I

Volcanic Venus, a spiral unraveling in a long tail,
consumes the deep blue tie-dyed sky.
Outlined in livid white—negative space.

II

A red eyelid cradles a yellow eyeball.

III

A gyre of fire. A centrifuge.

IV

In a heavy red bowl, a yellow eggyolk.

V

An incandescent wrench cinched
around a molten nugget of gold.

          Karen George