Sunday, July 7, 2013

Moonstruck



The moon opens
his laughing Buddha mouth,
pumps me full
of tides and sky.

Dreams from a cratered bowl,
gold and overgrown,
swim circles
of unrequited sleep.

I paddle tree-lined,
camera-shy ―
desirous of secret rivers,
ungrounded culverts.

At dawn, he holds a up a mirror.
I look just like him ―
round-faced,
crescent-eyed.


tk/July 2013


This poem was expertly read by R.A.D. Stainforth. 

Supermoon 2013, Julio Cortez, AP 
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23 comments:

  1. Tess KincaidSun Jul 07, 09:14:00 AM

    The thunk in the video is just Amy the cat jumping from the top of the kitchen cabinets...no worries...not a prowler...

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  2. AnonymousSun Jul 07, 10:17:00 AM

    nice - I especially like the moon's "laughing Buddha mouth"

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  3. MarchelineSun Jul 07, 12:11:00 PM

    I think this is my favorite poem you've written so far. Long time love affair with the moon. Totally relate to being pumped full of tides and sky. Especially in October.

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  4. Susan LindquistSun Jul 07, 01:58:00 PM

    Jeez Louise! Insomnia has never sounded so good! Good one here, Tess!

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  5. BerowneSun Jul 07, 02:28:00 PM

    The moon pumps us all full of tides and sky. Beautifully written...

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  6. Laurie KolpSun Jul 07, 06:52:00 PM

    Beautiful, Tess.

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  7. Cro MagnonMon Jul 08, 12:18:00 AM

    Another masterpiece, and another classic read from Mr RADS.

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  8. LynMon Jul 08, 07:43:00 AM

    Your talent keeps rising.. laughing like Buddha mouth!

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  9. Silent Otto Mon Jul 08, 08:00:00 AM

    Buddha as the moon, cool, like it a lot Tess , so ethereal , cheers

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  10. izzyMon Jul 08, 08:10:00 AM

    Great job- tides and sky and looking just like him!

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  11. UnknownMon Jul 08, 10:32:00 AM

    This is awesome. I LOVE the first stanza... the last too! I can SEE it!

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  12. UnknownMon Jul 08, 12:16:00 PM

    Beautiful write.

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  13. HelenMon Jul 08, 03:19:00 PM

    .. 'the moon opens his laughing Buddha mouth' ~~ sets the tone for every line that follows ~ delightful.

    Thanks for the noise warning..I fully expected to learn it was a shattered crystal ashtray.

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  14. TruedessaMon Jul 08, 04:39:00 PM

    the first stanza was just amazing..a lovely write and the reading really brings in a sense of mystery.

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  15. UnknownTue Jul 09, 03:46:00 AM

    The dramatic reading most certainly enhanced this presentation.

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  16. gautami tripathyTue Jul 09, 12:31:00 PM

    This is incredibly good writing!

    half a moon

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  17. Susan AndersonTue Jul 09, 02:59:00 PM

    Loving that ending...

    =)

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  18. 21 WitsWed Jul 10, 05:18:00 PM

    You have a talent of showing romance in corners one wouldn't think of!

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  19. AnonymousFri Jul 12, 06:49:00 PM

    A magical moon gives good reason not to fall asleep. Beautiful images, Tess.

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    1. AnonymousFri Jul 12, 06:50:00 PM

      Yay, I forgot to sign my name. :-)

      ~Imelda

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  20. sightsseeingSat Jul 13, 01:02:00 PM

    very nice to follow

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  21. ~T~Sat Jul 13, 03:43:00 PM

    "unrequited sleep"
    Love it!

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  22. Uma AnandaneSat Jul 13, 06:56:00 PM

    Apt to the image. Liked it!

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