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?

[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