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Fly Away Home

Started by PurpleCar · 7 months ago

Blue Moon
Originally uploaded by FlyingintheFace
Fly Away Home

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the moon drifts behind clouds

and shuts off its light.

he waits.

the moon jumps out

then back in,

teasing him like a firefly

floating in the dark.

the road bends.

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  • TheMacMommy

    7 months ago

    Awwww. Looooookeeee. You speak the mother tongue in this. Love it :) Lucian is also fascinated by the moonah. He looks for it every night trying not to confuse it with street lights once in a while.
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  • PurpleCar

    7 months ago

    Thanks theMM! This was one night, while my husband was driving the long ride home. He was so tired but he wouldn't sleep. He was about 2.5 when we had the moonah ride. He'll be 3 soon, and probably pronouncing his moons and stars correctly and I'll be happy and sad all at the same time. Such is mommy-hood, huh? Thanks for sharing your momminess with me!
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  • Annie

    7 months ago

    I *love* this poem! It totally captures Lucas, and your relationship with Lucas, so beautifully!
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