Moonlight Madness

I stretched out my limbs

on the hood of my car,

and like a lazy tabby cat,

I burrowed beneath

a warm fuzzy blanket

and a sky-full of stars,

watching in awe

The moon shivered above;

bathing the night

with a shimmering light

A sashay of her sensual hips

illuminating even the darkest of hours

How does she do it?

Trading places with the sun

finding a home between

sunrise and sunset

Surprising us at times

with a sprinkling at first

then a slow and steady shine

over time, gifting us with

many days and nights

of moonlight madness

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David W. Feb 2, 2013, 1:51pm UTC

A lovely word painting.

JOHN BECK Feb 2, 2013, 4:59pm UTC

I agree.

Priya P. Feb 2, 2013, 10:16pm UTC

Thank you to both of you.

Ann Marcaida Feb 3, 2013, 12:27pm UTC

I agree as well, although I had to stretch a bit to imagine the moon "sashaying her hips." I think the line is okay, though-- it's surprising and creative.

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Priya P. Feb 4, 2013, 12:07pm UTC

ok Ann, you are right, that was waaaaay out there. who knows what I was hallucinating when I wrote this!

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Len Maxwell Feb 2, 2013, 2:26pm UTC

That was really cool. I could picture everything you were saying.

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Priya P. Feb 2, 2013, 10:17pm UTC

Thank you sweet Len, my 3 year old inspired me on this one. He's been talking about the moon all week.

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Darin Waugh Feb 2, 2013, 2:30pm UTC

Very nice!

Priya P. Feb 2, 2013, 10:18pm UTC

Thanks Darin

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Brian Benson Feb 2, 2013, 2:41pm UTC

she reflects the light she is given...great poem Priya, thanks...B

Priya P. Feb 2, 2013, 10:22pm UTC

;) you are so kind to me and my poetry

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Pam Brittain Feb 2, 2013, 2:42pm UTC

I'm with Len. You're one of the few poets that I understand. Very pretty picture.

Priya P. Feb 2, 2013, 10:20pm UTC

Beautiful compliment. Thank you Pam.

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Richard Lynn Livesay Feb 2, 2013, 3:52pm UTC

by the light of the silvery moon there id madness in the shadows....enjoyed

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Priya P. Feb 2, 2013, 10:21pm UTC

You are a sweetheart. Thank you for the comment compliment and feature ;)

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Priscilla P. Feb 3, 2013, 12:56am UTC

I was there with you--wondering about that magnificent reflection

Priya P. Feb 3, 2013, 8:39am UTC

;) good morning.

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Magi the magical poet is flowing with the wind Feb 3, 2013, 7:32am UTC

Lovely imagery.

Priya P. Feb 3, 2013, 8:40am UTC

Thank you so much Magi ;)

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