Eavesdropping on the moon's conversation
With the busy, ambitious, vexed river
Clarified its dead end job frustration
And gave me a recognition shiver
The moon broke it gently to the river
That all jobs lead to the same, stubborn end
Old friends have this arrow in their quiver
It is difficult but honest to send
Everything flows through a familiar night
Certain that this one will be different
Bathed in the patient moon's gentle light
Of the sameness, sincerely ignorant
New eyes see the same river differently
It's flattered, but remains the same, you see?
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D. J. Reddall
I write because my time is limited and my imagination is not.
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Comments (8)
Really struck by the second stanza and how it added a sense of relational history to the personification of the river and moon! Well done!
I loved that you used the moon and river to portrayal about purpose and inevitability. Love it, DJ! 💌🌟
I loved this poem - deep like the river and glowing visuals like the moon.
River is like "It's just me." Beautiful piece.
Oooo, this was so deep! Loved it!
Love how the moon's like, "Hey river, chill, we're all going with the flow." Deep thoughts wrapped in smooth vibes—nicely done!
So beautiful with a great flow
Wow. Such an enlightening poem. Everythings the same but different.