History of one Window

IRISES

Exotic and shod in crystal,
Irises are guests on the bookshelf -
Femininely refined, as if
Chinese painting on silk.
Secretly sensual - charming,
Reveling in closeness and power
As if opening a kiss
Exude the smell of lust.
Among the heavy volumes there are many faces:
Windy, light, gentle, resilient,
Like the harem of the Persian sovereign,
Like Sappho's shameless friends.
Shells of iridescent elegance -
A gift from nature or a gift from Heaven?
I would have your life recklessness!
Shameless beauty - I would!
Destroy years and grievances
Experience cold currents
Oh goddess of the rainbow, Iris!
Take charge of my flesh.
And in his inescapable care
Like a flower, love and be responsible
For my unwelcome showers
For my earthly multicolor.

Olga Altovskaya