I couldn’t cuddle the cold moon.
She spent too much time dethawing
on night’s granite counter,
dripping to death,
and could no longer be consumed.
The sloppy sidewalk glitters
with freshly shed lunar flesh,
a pale marble cradled in the crux,
flicked out of control
to be won by a wider circle.
No. It’s simply uncouth to visit
the oozing moon;
impolite to watch her wither,
pale behind antique lace,
a mucus-filled vapor rasp.
Despite the padded brassiere,
she’s losing muscle mass
and long-term memory,
her spine long-since bent,
waiting for the last cycle to pass.
© 2022 | K.Hartless
Yard Sale of Thoughts 
this one I could get into, K; I got it right from the start;I was going to pick out verses I love but on second reading they all work —
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Thank you, John. It’s been dreadfully rainy here, so this last full moon was really sagging. I appreciate your kind words.
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we had that last week from heavy rain to drizzle but it’s fining up now; I try to stay clear of full moons: they bring out my inner werewolf 🙂
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It’s a dangerous sport, moon bathing. How good of you to try and stay away. 😊
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Wow. Amazing , K. Love this one so much. Brilliant .💕
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Thank you, Grace. I’m so leased you enjoyed it.💜
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I sure did. My pleasure 💕
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I sometimes feel like hugging them Moon – I thought I was strange
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Perhaps there’s a whole club of us moon snugglers?. Happy Friday, Simon. 😊
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There might well be… Who knows?
Happy Friday to you Ms Hartless… I hope you’re good 🙂
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Thanks, Simon. Friday. I’m as drained as the moon, but glowing because it’s holiday break or is it the wine? Can’t be sure. Cheers to a great weekend!
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It’s no bad thing if it’s the wine making you glow 🙂
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Very captivating imagery, K – adds so much personality to her! Beautiful verses 🙂
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Thank you, Tom.💜 This one evolved or devolved, depending on how you look at it. Happy Friday to you!
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I loved every line in this one, wonderful!!!
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One of my favorites of yours. I especially liked “The sloppy sidewalk glitters / with freshly shed lunar flesh” Excellent!
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Thank you. A spontaneous set of ideas, but they needed time to figure themselves out. I appreciate this kind comment very much. Cheers!
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Sublime my friend, love it 🖤🖤
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Ty.💜💜🍷
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You’re most welcome 😊🖤
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A wonderful poem my dear friend. In 1991-1993, I was station at Fort Ord, California. I would walk the Fort Ord to Monterey beach walk almost every night and I saw the most beautiful views. The moon kissing the sea, goodnight. The moon, falling into the west. Thank you for sharing the outstanding poetry.
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Such lovely memories. That precious kiss. I will remember this connection.
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Merry Christmas dear friend and thank you.
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