The Moon Rose

Mike StoneContemplative

The moon rose like a bloated stomach Through the salt mists of the Dead Sea. Bats flew singing over my head.

The dry white bone Shone

Like a wood flute Beside me

And I sat on my haunches At peace

In the star-eyed desert.

Mike Stone

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