SEMEN
A candle
made of 2 parts–
braided into one
alluding to husband and wife
A ceremony
in a darkened room
traditionally performed
by the woman
Employing wine, fragrance, and light.
In hope that sweetness
and holiness of the Sabbath
will remain
Light, first fire
of the new week,
dripping warm wax
on white lace
Holy semen
— © Abraham Menashe