slender is the moon
sometimes she rises unexpectedly
somewhat slight
and somehow bright
like a slice of lemon or orange
painted in the sky
far out west ideas stretch
and sink
fading like an autumn leaf
face to face juxtapositions often
lead to uncertainty
casting doubt
by way of a thousand lies
there are certainly higher standards
worth obtaining
but not at the cost
of having to show no mercy
december two thousand sixteen
copyright j matthew waters
all rights reserved
jdubqca 
This is amazing!
Thank you, Sarah, I’m very appreciative of your encouragement and support.
Of course! 😊
This is very dream-like, and I love how you have connected the moon to relationships with people
thank you – the moon can be quite inspiring at times…
yes, more often than not
That price is way too high
Yes, too high indeed….
Excellent poem John, really impressive! I love the phrase ‘like a slice of lemon or orange painted in the sky!! 😊
Thanks so much, Suzy, I’m happy you enjoyed this one!