The moon is a yo-yo,

and god holds the string.

After a night of drinking,

I can see the thing spin,

tricks in the dark

with a flick of the wrist.

A sleeper waiting for the pick.

A Cat in the cradle,

spool of fate,

relying on gravity to

perfectly time each trick.

Slipknot forms a ring.

We have an eternity to make

this combo stick.

© 2022 | K.Hartless

Cover Artist: Ting Yuen


14 responses to “The Moon is a Yo-Yo”

  1. Such a great opening!

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    1. Thank you kindly,, worms. I had this one jotted on my phone memo actually and so k let it unroll a bit more last night.

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  2. Tom Avatar

    Lovely charming verses – really convey that magical tranquility by moonlight 🙂

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    1. Thank you, Tom. Moonlight and I have been making friends these past few years. I want to be a morning person, really I do, but i don’t think I have it in me.

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      1. Tom Avatar

        Hope you have some clear night skies to enjoy this winter! ❤

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      2. Yes, indeed. Thank you. A blanket, a journal, and the infinite universe.

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  3. Brilliant! I love this one K! ☺

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    1. I’m so glad. Thank you, Tiff.

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  4. Wonderful. I love this concept, and the rhythm and rhyme of your words.

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    1. Thank you 😊 I found the first sentence in an ins phone memo. It was a fun on to work with. I appreciate your feedback. 💜

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      1. You’re welcome, K. Always. It’s fun to learn, and to see where insights come from. 💜😁

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  5. Love this! 🖤

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    1. Thank you. 💜

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      1. You’re so welcome 😊🖤

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