Following the Flamingo Moon

Where is the flamingo’s moon? It should have been here by now.
No one knew, but we were feeling exasperated, some feeling bitter.
Social media had prepared us for this gorgeous moon for a month.
She was supposed to be fuchsia with a touch of some pink glitter.

Wrong place! Another traveler announced; we need to go now.
We jumped into our jeeps and RVs and followed him of course.
Flamingo’s moon was up ahead, easily seen in the distance.
I hear she came from Venus, yelled an unknown source.

A thousand of us sat on the beach staring at the flamingo moon.
She was giving orders to flamingos in some ethereal way.
We were whispery or silent, for there was such awe in the air.
Frankly, this might have been my most glorious day.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Logan Avatar
March 13, 2023 at 2:50 AM
For the AP contest? I saw it but nothing crossed my mind's path to write for it. Good luck, Caren.
Krutsinger Avatar
March 14, 2023 at 2:07 AM
I have to admit I was surprised I did not place in the least
Rolland Avatar
March 13, 2023 at 1:37 AM
exquisite penning, love to look a t the m.oon, in good company too, thanks have a sweet day yann
Krutsinger Avatar
March 14, 2023 at 2:08 AM
Thank you Yann
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