O Moon of My Memory

O Moon of My Memory

O new moon of my day-time sky
Reflection of earthshine
Craters and mountains
Vague images floating
Reminding of days gone by

O waxing moon of my memory
Graceful and slender
Teasing and flirting 
Uncertain faces 
Shadows are being
Pushed slowly away

O gibbous moon of my memory
Gathering sunlight 
Expanding horizons
Details exposed
Features revealed
Images clearing

O full moon of my memory
Shining so brightly
Glorious detail 
Craters and mountains
Laser precision 
Easy recall

O gibbous moon of my memory
Sliver of ebony
Creeping across 
Freezing my heart
Pulse pounding
In a cloak of obscurity 

O waning moon of my memory
Darkness descending
… enveloping 
Shielding my view
Concealing my life

O new moon of my day-time sky
Twinkling of star light
Alone in the void 
Dimmed to my sight

O great moon of my memory
Paschal moon of my soul
Orange orb of the harvest
Blue moon of my life
O fickle moon of my memory
Return to me once more
Before I bid my final 
farewell

Copyright © | Year Posted 2019



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Date: 4/18/2019 8:05:00 AM
I fully agree, the bloody phones are a time wasting machine that takes away our ability for face to face conversations. Well written, there is a message in your words that we all should heed. Well done and thanks for sharing. Cheers, Kev
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Date: 4/18/2019 7:57:00 AM
A great love poem you have penned, enjoyed the read, thanks for sharing. Cheers Kev.
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Susan Linn
Date: 4/18/2019 9:38:00 AM
Thank you Kevin for your kind words. My father-in-law developed Alzheimer's before his death and I tried to imagine his life as some days were clearer than others.
Date: 4/18/2019 7:38:00 AM
A nice write, well constructed and described, you tell a vivid tale of the moon in all its phases. well done. Cheers Kev
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