Monday, January 11, 2010

mother moon (2)


mother moon
april 15, 1971

at least i found u approachable, mother
closer than skin; distant beyond the reach of
measured arms – like the moon, nurturing
from some far off place.

in my youthful nights, i would cry out to
u, afraid in my private darkness. u
would come, always, bearing yr broad,
yellow face to place against mine.


©Joseph McNair; 1990-2009

3 comments:

  1. short,efficient, functional & delightful.

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  2. I’m so glad someone like you have the time, efforts and dedication writing, for this kind of article…

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