Second Regard

in poetry •  7 years ago  (edited)





I wonder how many people

Are watching the Moon tonight.



Just above the bourne

It rises huge and white.


Like a face in a globe

Bloated and distorted,


Resting just above the horizon

On the road before us.


It’s a genial, happy face…

A little pale, a bit grim.


But as we get in the car and head towards it;

It opens its mouth and yawns


And we drive in.


My last thought as it swallows:

“I won’t do that again.”



© 2017, John J Geddes. All rights reserved


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I want to do a major literary analysis of this poem. I would likely post it this week on steemit.

Am I permitted to?
@johnjgeddes

Yes, of course, @mimy . Let me know when you post it :)

Okay, I will. Thank you!
@johnjgeddes

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Was that pic the inspiration for this?

No, actually finding the pic was torturous and took me to the bane of all who search for a photo - the Pinterest website

Upvoted for use of the word bane.

I too am bane for searching for photos, you don't think all those neked wimim are mine?

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wow! its artistically so impressive,your words that accompany it are so sweet and l have really liked them.@johngeddes thank your very much for taking your time so as to come up with this lovely poetry

thanks, @mutamaiks

Not me. I am watching steemit to see if anything is cool on the posts. This one was. =D

thanks, @braxton101

I was honestly confused at the ending. It seems rather dark, like filled with regret. Am I right to say that?

yes, definitely. Despite the superficial levity it is grim humour

My first thought: A murderer who just dumped a body.

The ending made me smile.

I'm glad, @somena

Love the surprise ending!

thank you!

Wow. This is brilliant. And yes the ending was just crazy. Great job.

thank you

thanks, @ ihuomastephen

What a brilliant ending! I bow to your genius :)

you are too kind. Thanks @girlwithoutwings

Now that's what you call cool. Unexpected ending tho. :) Loved it. ^^ desu~

Thanks, @littlerph - sometimes the Moon seems close enough to touch :)

Yeah, true... :)) You're welcome @johnjgeddes. ^^ desu~

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I like it thanks. That image looks like the CEO of Goldman Sachs. 😀 😃 😄 😁 😆 I hope you have a WONDERFUL weekend!

ha ha, thanks, @pjcswart

😀 😃 😄 😁 I hope you have a fun day!

Good ending. Upvoted