The moon asked the clouds
if they enjoyed being selfish.
Hazy gluttony oppressing
the glitter of grey and light,
a sea of darkness
encroaching on Earth’s edges,
forceful fingers searching
for Space.
The moon wondered, when
did she lose so much respect?
Clouds parted like curtains,
peacock feathers and the Red sea
for Her – glistening furiously,
too dangerous to touch
or stare in the eye,
burnt orange and fierce.
The moon thought perhaps she
was selfish? – hoping to shine
in the great pool of darkness
she called her home.
There were cracks,
and pock-marks all over her skin
grainy and pale, yet none of this hurt
when a little light shone through.
If the clouds would be so kind
as to let it bleed through.
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WP #8: selfish
Link your response to this prompt below.
This is beautiful. I love the idea of clouds as great big selfish things
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Thank you very much 🙂 Looking out at the grey sky at the moment, I very much feel that way!
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Wonderful piece. I am one of those that actually loves what clouds can do to a sky, even the cold damp grey ones. But I understand the selfishness of covering the beauty behind them.
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The clouds in one voice said to Luna, you deem me selfish why? When I cry I give of nurturing tears that bring years of drought to its knees, I become a thick mist in the Rising heat so that the predator cannot see and the prey shall flee. I am like you, a humble watcher in the sky, you deem me selfish and I don’t know why?
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Love this! It is wonderful to see such a great response to this poem ☺️
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You inspired it. Thank you for the ability to join you in poetic dance.
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Anytime ☺️
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I love this – very creative.. Your words paint a vivid image for me 😊
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Thank you, I’m glad you enjoyed it ☺️
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This is amazing, a perfect choice of imagery! Loved it ❤️
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Thank you thank you thank you! 😁
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My pleasure ❤️
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Lovely poem Kristiana
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Thank you ☺️
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