When I Was In The Louvre Poem by Douglas Scotney
When I Was In The Louvre
It was as if I had to choose
the Winged Victory
at the top of the stairs to the left
or the Venus de Milo
atop those to the right.
The right won out -
as it did for most,
one of whom was aroused
as I photographed
the Goddess from the rear,
wondering,
'Was it the done thing way back
to stuff that gap,
or to anoint it to a sniffer's delight,
or to delight's opposite? '
This poem has not been translated into any other language yet.
I would like to translate this poem
Delivering Poems Around The World
Poems are the property of their respective owners. All information has been reproduced here for educational and informational purposes to benefit site visitors, and is provided at no charge...
8/17/2026 4:36:12 PM # rel_20260813T193622Z_3aad590
