Full Moon

I was nervous on that first date
 On that summer eve in June
  When we strolled hand in hand 
 Beneath a crescent moon

 She told me Luna had a spell on her
    And with that I did agree
 She said it filled her with romantic charms
  I said it brought out the beast in me

    She thought I meant a tiger
  But little did she know
      I'd soon reveal my secret
   When the full moon glowed
 
  Everything was going fine
    We got along quite well
 I thought she was divine
   She thought of me as swell

 But things went awry that August night
  When she got a fright,
  The stars were strewn across a velvet sky
      And the full moon was in sight!

 That's when my secret I did reveal in the full moon's gleam,
    Right before her eyes, I turned into a werewolf!
       She bolted from me that night, I still can hear her scream
          I just stood there like a hairy goon
               Howling at the moon
                        ...
2/15/17
 Theme: Becoming a Werewolf
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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O.J. Hunt Avatar
February 19, 2017 at 9:34 AM
Enjoyed this humorous, witty write Joseph! I love the moon, but now I'm gonna be wary when its full!
May Avatar
February 19, 2017 at 10:04 AM
Thank you Keith
Vaso Avatar
February 16, 2017 at 10:35 PM
LOL The Full Moon title was a dead give away! Liked the ending twist!
May Avatar
February 19, 2017 at 10:04 AM
Thank you Arthur
Dietrich Avatar
February 16, 2017 at 6:57 PM
HA, a hairy goon !! You did not even run after to gobble her up? Then you are a very sweet werewolf, Joseph. I enjoyed your tale!
May Avatar
February 16, 2017 at 10:02 PM
haha..Thank you Andrea...hugs
Garcia Avatar
February 16, 2017 at 11:37 AM
You just gotta keep lookin' - lots of girls are into that stuff. Just peruse Craigslist and you'll see what I mean. Great poem. Loved the change in rhythm as you evolved into your other self
May Avatar
February 16, 2017 at 10:01 PM
Thanks Phillip
Turner Avatar
February 16, 2017 at 10:17 AM
When I think of werewolves, I think of Warren Zevon, "Werewolves of London" or the silly movie "Teenage Werewolf" with Michael J Fox. Cool poem, Joseph. Don't come near me, I've got some wolfsbane:)
May Avatar
February 16, 2017 at 9:59 PM
Lol...Thanks Daniel
Gupta Avatar
February 16, 2017 at 9:16 AM
Obviously am reminded of Twilight and New moon ... Very nice write ...
May Avatar
February 16, 2017 at 9:59 PM
Thanks Probir
B. Avatar
February 15, 2017 at 11:27 PM
Yes that would have me running for the hills as well. Funny read :)
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February 16, 2017 at 9:10 AM
Thank you Carol...
Onclaud Avatar
February 15, 2017 at 11:14 PM
i'm afraid of you, joseph, lol...this poem reminds me of the movie and novel" twilight"... good stuff and rhyme.. huggs
May Avatar
February 16, 2017 at 9:09 AM
Thanks Nette...glad you liked it
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