Thursday, October 17, 2024

A Fleeting Glimpse of Magic

I played with the moon tonight

driving home, in the dark

there it was, shining so bright

sitting just above the treetops

full and round

slowly it slid away into the trees

here 

and then 

gone

peeking out at me from around a corner

hanging about the river

Where will I see it next?

a moment of enchantment

lips turn up at the edges

eyes crinkle in a smile

a fleeting glimpse of magic

and then 

life hits hard and fast. 

shaken by sobs

tears on my cheeks

head in hands

folding in on myself

falling apart

a fleeting surrender to pain

and then 

gathering up the pieces

putting myself back together again

swallowing emotions

packing away hurt

being responsible

doing the right thing

a fleeting show of strength

and then 

soft music

a flickering candle

warm tea

curled under a blanket

with an aching heart

and a purring cat

holding myself so gently







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