That night we dimmed the lights
That night we dimmed the lights
and watched by the east window
the glow on the horizon, low at first.
In brilliant gold spectacular she rose
gilding the chiffon clouds.
We barely spoke as August’s first full moon
floated upwards.
Later from my bed I saw her pause
in the angle of the pane, framed
silver now, unclouded
Queen of that gorgeous night.
6th August 2023 Hounoux
