Gershon Wolf Poet Free verse

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

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Caren Krutsinger January 6, 2021 at 7:17 AM I like this moon-y poem ever so much. So delicate and pretty!

Sigrid Ermine January 4, 2021 at 2:31 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... Gershon Wolf January 4, 2021 at 5:56 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

Arturo Michael January 4, 2021 at 12:32 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. Gershon Wolf January 4, 2021 at 5:53 PM Thanks, Arturo. You, too: A wonderful year ahead to you and yours, Gershon

Judy Ball January 4, 2021 at 12:05 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 Gershon Wolf January 4, 2021 at 5:51 PM OK. Thank you, Judy. Here's to Hope and Healing, Gershon

Richard Lamoureux January 4, 2021 at 6:11 AM A mischievous moon indeed. ;0) Gershon Wolf January 4, 2021 at 5:49 PM Ha, ha! I like that phrase, Richard: 'Mischievous moon.' Thanks, gershon

Regina Mcintosh January 4, 2021 at 5:25 AM I love love love the Moon!!! It's a inspiration to me. Love this. God Bless you Gershon Wolf January 4, 2021 at 5:36 PM For the Moon, we swoon... Thank you, Regina. Joy and Light, Gershon

Kim Rodrigues January 4, 2021 at 4:23 AM Ooh some good stuff here! Wow! Gershon Wolf January 4, 2021 at 5:35 PM Given your comment, I'd say that it was a successful Moon-Shot alright. lol. Thanks, Kim! :) gw

Evelyn Judy Buehler January 3, 2021 at 8:41 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 Gershon Wolf January 4, 2021 at 5:34 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