Howard Kerr Poet Etheree

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Dark Moon Gazer

Night,
rustles,
shrill alert,
shadow drifter,
who might gaze upwards,
at an alluring  moon’s,
hide and seek dark coal sky squint,
to peer between the clouds and smirk,
phantasmic star, its beam that signal,
to post wee small hours mortal  on a quest

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Kim Rodrigues December 17, 2025 at 3:15 PM The imagery of a cloudy sky! Well done!

Andrea Dietrich December 17, 2025 at 2:51 PM Great atmosphere and imagery here, Howard. I really like reading poetry written in this form

Sara Kendrick December 17, 2025 at 11:53 AM Excellent description of the photo with its eerie feel. I hope the moon won't be hidden like that tonight, Howard, but shining so brightly. Sara K

Daniel Henry Rodgers December 17, 2025 at 8:17 AM Hello Howard, I loved the “shadow drifter” and that phantasmic star; they gave the piece a mysterious, almost mythic quality. It’s the kind of poem that makes me want to step outside and look up. Holiday Blessings, Howard, Daniel

Darlene De Beaulieu December 16, 2025 at 10:33 AM Hello Howard Kerr, i watch the sky often. I enjoy to watch the full moon also like the quarter moon. I try to find the shinning biggest shining star and make a wish upon it. Wishing you a Merry Christmas. enjoy your day my friend. /Darlene/