A Little Moon For Benjamin
A little moon for Benjamin
For Benjamin the moon
Which casts itself upon his face
Tonight when it is full
In a magic transformation
That illuminates, in depth
A purer form of innocence
A finer state of grace
And wisdom’s inspiration
That poets can embrace
For here the gaze of wonder!
For here the look of awe!
For here the eyes enraptured
By what they see afar
And uttering but these few words
In a simple, boundless phrase
“The moon, the moon”, in rapt exclaim
Is all he needs to say –
For nothing brighter shines tonight
Than the moon that shines beyond
Except the eyes of Benjamin
For whom the moon belongs –
Copyright © John Oldham | Year Posted 2023
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