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The Fingernail
Perception is everything
To many, a moon is:
A crescent, or simply “the moon”
Perhaps constructed of cheese.
Tell me, what do you see?
As the shape grows and shrinks..
It has lived through many phases
A luminous globe
A slice of lemon
Sometimes it’s all just a blur
A shadow..
I once thought, the sky was a backdrop
And at its center lived a glowing sliver
“Look daddy, a fingernail!” As I called it
Holding my infant index above my platinum fluff
And yet, to this day
Despite those many names
The moon always, and forever shall be
The fingernail in the sky.
To many, a moon is:
A crescent, or simply “the moon”
Perhaps constructed of cheese.
Tell me, what do you see?
As the shape grows and shrinks..
It has lived through many phases
A luminous globe
A slice of lemon
Sometimes it’s all just a blur
A shadow..
I once thought, the sky was a backdrop
And at its center lived a glowing sliver
“Look daddy, a fingernail!” As I called it
Holding my infant index above my platinum fluff
And yet, to this day
Despite those many names
The moon always, and forever shall be
The fingernail in the sky.
Published 23rd Apr 2021
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23rd Apr 2021 11:04pm
Oh I love this one and it's right up my alley this year. When I was little I heard the term, "Thumbnail of God" and I have never forgotten that whether the moon is waxing or waning. On the contrary, it's either his right or left thumb!
I really enjoyed this glimpse into your childhood, Travelingfairyperson.
I really enjoyed this glimpse into your childhood, Travelingfairyperson.
24th Apr 2021 1:45am
Dear T,
Utterly charming and lovely poem! I so enjoyed viewing the sky and moon through your eyes as a child. The innocence is so pure and real. And the beauty of nature and childhood are so similar to me at times because there is no subtext. It is just what you see. Great write. H🌷
Utterly charming and lovely poem! I so enjoyed viewing the sky and moon through your eyes as a child. The innocence is so pure and real. And the beauty of nature and childhood are so similar to me at times because there is no subtext. It is just what you see. Great write. H🌷
24th Apr 2021 5:50am
24th Apr 2021 7:46am
Nice write makes for an interesting read...
In my view the moon is the prison of a men who fell from heaven. .
We all have different takes
In my view the moon is the prison of a men who fell from heaven. .
We all have different takes
