On a Full Moon Night

Written on 23 September 2023 For: Seven Ten Poetry Contest Sponsored by Emile Pinet On a Full Moon Night Late on a dull summer night Strolling along a rough lane With a full moon guiding his way around, Beams of joy spilled from the heart of a man As the gilded moonlight twinkled on leaves Outlining a work of art That no man could emulate. At the very peak of a full moon night Ghosts are known to dance in secure circles To intimate their eerie enchantment Amidst baleful beats of stars And ghastly chirps of crickets. Sunk in such snaky thoughts, the man strolled on Along tortuous lanes and past a bridge When of sudden his attention was drawn To a figure in dark grey Trailing his path with caution. The man asked the stranger with fright and fear: “Who are you my friend to follow my path? Are you to me someone quite near and dear?” “I am your full moon shadow,” Replied the trailing fellow.