Midnight Moon

In honor of the Super Moon.

The moon drew close; its smiling face grew bright
Attracting eyes from all around the world
To gaze upon its grin, absorb its light
And relish all its wonder, now unfurled.

The means of man are brandished now catch
An image of the moment earth and moon
Achieve their perigee and try to fetch
The chance to kiss and make the cosmos swoon.

And yet, it must not be forgotten how
The splendor of this satellite’s achieved;
Without the Sun, we’d never know the cow
Leaped over Old Man Moon, as we’ve received.

The Moon at midnight is a glorious sight;
But sans the sun, it would not have its light.

D. Allen Jenkins