to er is human

moth-er
interjection 

mother nature 
interception 

bright ideas
light our way

as moth-less street lamps
end our days

our brilliance as we   er
success ourselves out of existence
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Greenhough Avatar
August 16, 2024 at 2:46 PM
A poignant poem. Thank you for this inspired poem.
Lawless Avatar
August 14, 2024 at 4:55 AM
perhaps there are no moths because all the fabrics are synthetic....perhaps...AI moths are needed.....only funnin' Mo, the way you structured this made me slow down and savor each ling....well done.
Pigeon Tart Avatar
August 14, 2024 at 11:56 AM
Thank you John. My next poem should be about how I miss finding caterpillars in my broccoli. xomo
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