The Moon Was Staring At Me

Inhaling deeply, I exhaled s-l-o-w-l-y 
  The moon, perfectly full
    was staring at me

one-dimensional, a shiny white circle
  plastered against the evening sky
    I searched its lines and ridges, curious

if there was a message for me somewhere
  though that notion seemed so unlikely
    I tossed my head back and laughed

at which, the moon made a face 
  then draped itself in the mystery of
    swiftly passing clouds

but when the clouds passed
  the moon had quite vanished

Copyright © | Year Posted 2021



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Date: 1/6/2021 7:17:00 AM
I like this moon-y poem ever so much. So delicate and pretty!
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Date: 1/4/2021 2:31:00 PM
Hi, Happy Greetings for a bright '21, Gershon. Your Moon poem puts readers in your shoes here. The last lines gave me goosebumps. Very cool...
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Date: 1/4/2021 5:56:00 PM
'Goosebumps?!' No kidding! ... I'll have to tell the write to bring the moon back... Magic show's over! lol. Thanks, Sigrid, and best of the new year to you and yours, Gershon
Date: 1/4/2021 12:32:00 PM
Reflections of our times...ever-present only to vanish into the forever...The beauty of the moon in our lives...Well done...All the best in 2021.
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Date: 1/4/2021 5:53:00 PM
Thanks, Arturo. You, too: A wonderful year ahead to you and yours, Gershon
Date: 1/4/2021 12:05:00 PM
Nicely done Gershon. I always see the moon as a playful friend that lights my path at night. Good stuff here. God Bless, JB
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/4/2021 5:51:00 PM
OK. Thank you, Judy. Here's to Hope and Healing, Gershon
Date: 1/4/2021 6:11:00 AM
A mischievous moon indeed. ;0)
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/4/2021 5:49:00 PM
Ha, ha! I like that phrase, Richard: 'Mischievous moon.' Thanks, gershon
Date: 1/4/2021 5:25:00 AM
I love love love the Moon!!! It's a inspiration to me. Love this. God Bless you
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/4/2021 5:36:00 PM
For the Moon, we swoon... Thank you, Regina. Joy and Light, Gershon
Date: 1/4/2021 4:23:00 AM
Ooh some good stuff here! Wow!
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Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/4/2021 5:35:00 PM
Given your comment, I'd say that it was a successful Moon-Shot alright. lol. Thanks, Kim! :) gw
Date: 1/3/2021 8:41:00 PM
I was already reaching for the mouse to add this to my Faves, as I read the title. The rest of this mysteriously beautiful, humorous poem did not disappoint! Cheers and best wishes, Evelyn
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Date: 1/4/2021 5:34:00 PM
Thank you so much for the FAVE, Evelyn... I can't help myself; your comment has inspired me: I've heard of 'Reach for the Stars!' I've heard of 'Reach for the Sky!' And now, thanks to you, I've heard "Reach for Your Mouse!" Couldn't resist that one, I guess. Thanks again, and Happiness Always, Gershon
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