Simon Jackson Poet Rhyme

Oh Waxy Moth!

Oh waxy moth!
Why to my candle must you be drawn?
This is light is unholy in your sight
And will only cause end to your flight.
Yet here you be this warm summer night
Circling that flickery target of your plight.

Just one bump is all it took
Never to set sail again, forever stuck on foot.
Tonight you'll wander through the grass
And I can't help but wish you luck
Even though I know too well that tomorrow
I won't be seeing you.

Oh waxy moth!
Why to my candle must you have been drawn?

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Beata Agustin August 26, 2025 at 7:24 AM Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.

Skat A January 28, 2016 at 10:54 AM SIMON, A great pleasure to find and read your poem today. Love ** SKAT **

Carol Sunshine Brown July 23, 2010 at 7:29 AM I enjoyed reading your poetry this morning Simon. I will be away for the weekend and will be back to read Monday. May you have a wonderful weekend filled with love and inspiration. Love, Carol