How the Night Changes

You shimmer much the same
As the waning moon behind me.
You glow, but not for long
And not for me.
You will last,
Until the night dictates another shape,
For her you'll bend,
Then I must break.
Your light is full, then half, then none,
A world apart from the constant Sun.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Zerbst Avatar
March 25, 2013 at 10:24 AM
Hello Annie, I like your poem here. Great visuals underlined with a subtle sense of mystery. Perhaps you could check out some of my night poems.
Collins Avatar
September 28, 2012 at 10:00 AM
again your unique creativity innocently sparks an array of emotion.
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