Halloween Animist
Every night
When walking back from chow
I have a conversation with the moon
Hello my friend
You’re a jester
A changeling
By eighths
Sly and subtle
No brash and brassy Sun, you
Daily proclaiming
Her record-breaking reign
As Queen of Life Eternal
I so prefer
The Prince of Things Nocturnal
Brother Moon
Welcome guest at evening constitutionals
The perfect after-dinner speaker
To the point, never rude
Always thought-provoking
Your anecdotes
Antidotes
To thoughts confined or confused
To boot, a seasoned traveler
At home in every sky
But don’t blink
You’ll miss his wink
There’ll be no rocket
In your pocket
Goodnight, moon
And thanks
MCO 2004
