The moon promised to keep secret
the darkness I keep in my pocket.
She saw me one night as I grinned
at the blackest of all of my sins.
Her light illuminated down on me,
and I heard her gasp quietly.
Not to worry, she whispered,
“Your secret’s safe. I give you my word.”
Yet I sit here and worry
as she smiles much too contently.
The stars twinkle and wink.
Is she telling them things?
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[…] The Moon Knows […]
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The Moon and stars love to connive. Watch out.
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That’s what I thought! Oh, treacherous moon and gossip stars — I’ll just have to trust only monsters then. xo
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Monsters. Yuck. \”/
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😔👾
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Are secrets safe
With me I talk in my sleep
One will never really know for sure
Love this one Rose
Great subject
As always Sheldon
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Lol. Ah, thanks Sheldon! I wont be telling you any of my black secrets then — gotta watch out for pillow talk 😉
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I was trying to find the loop hole
Because I love how you spun your tail
The Sheldon Perspective
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Oh, Rose, what have you done? The guilty conscience hears whispers in the wind and sees accusers in the shadows. You must have been very, VERY bad.
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No accusers, Crow. I completely know what lives in the shadows and what lies in my heart.
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I love how you chose to make the moon a she! And yes, your secrets are among the stars. 🌟
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Bella Luna, right, my dear Dorinda? One cannot fully trust the moon and the stars.
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And yet they captivate us at a single glance….some wicked ways happening up there.
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I really adore this, it is very inspiring! I think in terms of paintings most of the time, and it just makes my head conjure up sweetly dark images of the night sky. The moon is not always our friend, she gives and takes like the tides. But how beautifully annihilating she is when we hold darkness close. Thank you for this! It was lovely to read 🙂
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You speak very eloquently, Anna! Your writings and art are amazing. Thank you for your words and visit — I always look forward to what you conjure up in your lovely blog. 🙂 🌸
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That doubt… is perfect. We all feel that once at least. Thank you, Rose.
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Yes, Francis, sometimes many, many times. My pleasure!
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Well written!
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Hello J! Thank you.
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You’re well come. That the moon lit will bring you many words of enlightened scribblings 🙂
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That’s lovely! Your charming poems enlighten me, as well as the illuminated moon. 🙂
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Very kind! Cheers! Blog on!
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Beautiful moon tonight, so nice to know another moon child. xxxxx
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Moon lovers are always welcome here, Kamea. xo
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Your site is wonderful! Thank you, dear. xxx
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Thats really nice. Inspirational 🙂
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Thank you Andy! Much appreciated. 🙂
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Reblogged this on Ancien Hippie.
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Thank you Penney.
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Beautiful ..:)
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Thank you! 🙂
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Not that you are paranoid, of course. 🙂
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Ah, never that, Derrick! Just don’t ask the moon anything about me, okay?! 😀
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Some of us are moon-gazers, and are effected by her many faces, some of us know that she is of huge influence on how we ‘hang’ in there; in the grand scheme of things. Wonderful dreamy words, Poet.
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That’s such a fascinating way to see the moon, Paula! I know of people who say their moods are connected to the lunar stages. Thank you for that thoughtful comment.
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A wonderful and entertaining story Rose. 🌚
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Thank you, Alan! ⭐️🌝
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I adore the Moon…am quite smitten with Her…but know She can’t keep a secret. I wear a tinfoil hat when I go outside so She can’t read my thoughts. 😀
Lovely poem, Rose.
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Haha! I’m sure you look lovely with your tinfoil hat. I adore the moon, as well. Wonderful words, Cathy! Thank you. xo
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You’re welcome, Rose. I love your work. 🙂
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Oh, I love this. Fav line, “…the darkness I keep in my pocket.”
Eerie cool photo.
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Ah, thanks very much, Merrie! xo
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You have woven a lovely story Rose using Moon as the keeper of your secrets.
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Yes, the moon has me in her grasp. Thank you Somali! xo
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Never share secrets with those who promise to keep them.
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Excellent advice.
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Lovely write of the moon and stars. Had me smiling from beginning to end.
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Thank you.
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This is a very, very good poem! Please write more longer pieces like this!
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Thanks! It was a fun piece.
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