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The Moon Is At His Window

The moon is at his window
It bathes him with its light
It smooths his features wan
With fingertips of white

Steal slowly moonbeam rising
Across the bedroom floor
Illuminate his breathing
Enchant his sleeping door

Take time for observation
He slumbers, still, as stars
That twinkle in the heavens – 
Like you his dreams are far

Beyond the near horizon
Beyond infinity
Too far for us to reach him
Ourselves with him to be –

Copyright © | Year Posted 2023




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Date: 6/25/2023 1:16:00 PM
Another Benjamin? Lovely poem. John
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John Oldham
Date: 6/25/2023 2:17:00 PM
Spot on, J! Although tbh, it could be either one of my boys, when they were little. Appreciate your words. Warm Regards, John
Date: 4/9/2023 7:49:00 PM
What a beautiful picture, John! Serene, dreamy, romantic. Best regards, poet friend.
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John Oldham
Date: 4/12/2023 8:41:00 AM
Thanks, Ryan. Vision of my son when he was a child. Best, john

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