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I am the Moon

A poem by Keila Aartila

By KJ AartilaPublished 3 years ago Updated 3 years ago 1 min read
I am the Moon
Photo by Silas van Overeem on Unsplash

I am the Moon

Look at me glow, shining light reflected.

A light not mine, but beautiful in it’s brilliance,

regardless the season,

or tide.

***

Like a cloud, I carry dreams

amid the constellations aligned.

Riding upon gravity’s pull

to keep my face in existence.

***

The sky is mine in the dark,

amongst the wishes

and illusions

of firelight.

***

Just above the horizon,

or the tops of trees,

I see all that you see shadowed

in the twilight.

***

I eclipse the brightness

for my own sometimes,

so I don’t get swallowed up

in the darkness

***

surrounded by the stars.

Thank you for reading!

nature poetrysurreal poetry

About the Creator

KJ Aartila

A writer of words in northern WI with a small family and a large menagerie.

My Substack

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  • Heather Hubler3 years ago

    I'm so sorry I missed this one! What beautiful imagery and language. Just lovely :)

  • Babs Iverson3 years ago

    Spectacular!!! Loved it!!!

  • Lori Melton3 years ago

    Love your imagery and expressiveness! Beautiful!

  • Holly Pheni3 years ago

    Very pretty!

  • Love this ❤️

  • Cathy holmes3 years ago

    Gorgeous piece. Well done.

  • Gosh, this was so beautiful!

  • C. H. Richard3 years ago

    Beautiful❤️ Loved this ❤️

  • Gina C.3 years ago

    Absolutely beautiful, Keila!! 😍

  • Excellent lunar words

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