Pockets of Moon and Men

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*Image of The Moon Looking At Full by Pixabay. “No man for any considerable period can wear one face to himself, and another to the multitude, without finally getting bewildered as to which may be the true.” – Nathaniel Hawthorne, The Scarlet Letter, 1850. Pockets Of Moon and Men Daylight is wiped away by a washcloth transformed into a grayish dusk disguise as an orb light removes a murky swath its mask gone thus does the illusion dies The facade exhibits cracked lines and holes that crisscross its scenery seen in parts an imperfect surface sway naught the souls as amour captivate, affects sweethearts It adjusts pained lives who have broken up with all its flawed features mesmerize lives minding trifling defects both share the cup as keen as mustard errs also faults thrives Opted pairs make-up after both were torn Pocket-full-of-miracles pleased Hawthorne 2021 June 23 *1st Place* ALL YOURS (Jun 25) ~~Brian Strand Judged 2021 June 26 *3rd Place* Writing Prompt - Flawed ~~Constance La France: Judged 2021 June 24

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Sam Kauffman

Date: 6/28/2021 8:48:00 AM

William, sending you congratulations for TWO wins with this exceptional poem. So many memorable images - "daylight is washed away by a washcloth" being just one. This is so visual. Wonderfully done my friend! Aloha!

Hilo Poet
Date: 6/28/2021 9:45:00 AM

A hearty thanks, Sam, for your meaningful words, have lifted my spirits up high and I am truly grateful, my friend, Aloha!

Constance La France

Date: 6/25/2021 5:00:00 PM

William, congratulations on your win in my Writing Prompt - Flawed _ Challenge with your wonderful poem. Good use of the required words and I like your image, recording and quote too, peace _ Constance

Hilo Poet
Date: 6/25/2021 6:45:00 PM

Thanks, Constance, your next contest is up and I'll take a look-see, Aloha!

Christuraj Alex

Date: 6/24/2021 8:44:00 PM

Wonderful work. Congratulations!

Hilo Poet
Date: 6/24/2021 8:59:00 PM

Thank you, Christuraj, Aloha!