because you asked

my contribution to the moon and me phenomenon going on lately

Here I sit

thinking of stars.

 

Thinking of you

under

those other stars.

 

Wanting to be up there

 

dancing

 

like the mortal moth.

 

The moon is bright.

The air is still.

Not damp. Not too cool.

 

Just clear.

 

With a sprinkling

of stars.

 

Let's stand barefoot

in dry grass

in an open field

under those stars.

 

Out where

nobody can see

and watch

the shadows fall.

 

Or walk out in darkness

finding

our halting way

fingers

twined loosely

step by step.

 

There is the moon, though.

And I believe,

somewhere,

the Creator

must be smiling.

 

Reviews

[Shmoke-Sifted Heftlande..]

I had a vision yesterday while my band was trying "Knocking on heaven 's door" for the first time...something about how some dude said jesus isn't home right now or something, so we smoked some heavenly pot, because it's the same as coffee up there...I was ridiculously tired, but I saw some interesting things in that vision. So yeah, "mortal moth"...reminded me of that a bit. (-;

[Shmoke-Sifted Heftlander]

that's "one" interpretation "of many"...I will say I missed chinese new year due to extenuating circumstances...then I realized it's a centennial and even a baby can be a shaman

[Shmoke-Sifted Heftlander]

not sure what it is you think I think, but it's def one interpretation of many either way

[Shmoke-Sifted Heftlander]

in the garden of eden, the serpent, underground, chinese new year, year of the snake...I thought I was being pretty metaphorically straight forward, lol

[Shmoke-Sifted Heftlander]

e pluribus unum alluding to the centennial anniversary where the dollar is no longer backed by gold and silver

[Shmoke-Sifted Heftlander]

You mean Joshua?...although most of the good shamans DO live in the Mexico area

[Shmoke-Sifted Heftlander]

I guess, perhaps

[Emily B]

how did i miss all this?

[Shmoke-Sifted Heftlander]

idk?

[G. Marie"floating on an..]

the title of this poem lured me in. I love this poem it takes you to another dimension a beautiful one

[Artūrs Lūsis]

one of most powerful reflective expressions, so knowingly fragile in its way of few words, I've read in last weeks. this poem is born for timeless success!

thank you, Emily!

[Matthews Reggie]

good title inviting the reader, powerful words and its creative flow, an enjoyable read... perfectly written, splendid job

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. ah, ravishing ... romantic ... epic ... song-like ... an amazing journey that is truly timeless and captivating beyond measure ... there's so much love, warmth and soul here ... sheer genius ... the words and the spirit ... and watching shadows fall ... ah, bliss ...

[paul]

oh wonderful
mortal moth, beautiful and sad as mortality
clear air, starry sprinkles
and a happy ending. love it.

[A.A.Romanczuk]

Wonderful....wonderful poem...I love how You incorporated the moth :) Timeless -Filled with hope

[Ed Hart]

an old poem can be like a great find at the thrift shop...looks great, perfect fit

[Sweet_pale_cacophony]

Was writing something similiar course not as wonderful as yours..:)..i am just happy to be reading this..it is a beautiful piece.There is something immense in so simple an act as standing barefoot on grass staring at the stars.

[Hollywood]

Amazing poem. Favorite lines: "Wanting to be up there
dancing
like the mortal moth."

[Jeff Loquist]

This is so light...in a time when there is so much negative...a glimmer of hope