because you asked

my contribution to the moon and me phenomenon lately

Here I sit thinking of stars.

How do I get up there

in amongst them?

I want to enjoy the moonshine

from a height above.

 

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 the dry grass

at the corner of the house.

Out back where nobody can see

and watch the shadows fall.

Or maybe walk out in the darkness

finding our halting way

together

step by step.

 

There is the moon though.

And I believe the Creator

must be smiling.

 

Author's Note

on a short leash until I can tell if it's able to be trained

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?

[lee von cleef]

and I think of mean old goat heads,sand burs,in my foot,my personal problem, but I digress,you know the craft how to weave a spell,hold a heart quicken its beat ,and pay thanks to the world around ,thank you for sharing,for giving my eyes beauty,letting my mind drift step by step.

[roarke]

by the guiding light of stars.

[Marie Anzalone]

Is there a more beautiful way to extend an invitation? Because if there is, let me read it now. I remember, not too long ago, thinking very similar thoughts on a starlit night, and reading this, I am glad you found the words I did not.

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. oh ... i remember these words so well ... i remember being stunned by their beauty when i read them ... mesmerizing and magical poetry, emily ... absolutely gorgeous work ...

[Wondering Mind]

The ambiance of this is so calming and refreshing..

[Fretty Pastille]

again you translate gentle beyond my own meaning of and maybe beyond it's own..ah i know the word i am looking for and still inadequate...'grace'

[Dreamer]

I get really nice emotions from this. I enjoyed it fully, feeling like I'm walking through the night! I feel very calm after reading this:)

[Robin]

again wonderful thoughts expressed by your pen Emily

[Valentine]

Loved this aand also bring in God at the end..Nice job, I could smell the damp grass under my feet..lola nd God bless..Kathie