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The Missionary Moon

Katie Frances Hartless
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The moon is a missionary in the night sky,

preaching longing, lust, delight.

An emissary of feeling, she

sends her sultry signal through the blackening city skyline,

proselytizing pleasures yet to be designed.

A Buddhist wheel,

she rotates ‘cross many muddy ditch lines

reminding us are lives are but the lotus

born and trampled

by a too early twilight.

20 responses to “The Missionary Moon”

  1. MiamiMagus Avatar
    MiamiMagus

    And the Stars are her congregation. And the Sun her groom and co-host in the Megachurch of life.

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    1. Katie Frances Hartless Avatar
      Katie Frances Hartless

      How fantastic. Thank you. 💜

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      1. MiamiMagus Avatar
        MiamiMagus

        I was thinking of Yacy (Jaci in Portuguese) and her husband, the Sun God Guaraci from Native Brazilian religion. She’s the night and moon and stars. So I imagine them together in a celestial dance leading a chorus of stars in praise.

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      2. Katie Frances Hartless Avatar
        Katie Frances Hartless

        Thank you.🙏 I will have to read more on these mythical figures so I can visualize their special dance. Oh, to see the chorus of stars again. I know they must be singing out there somewhere, but here in Bangkok, they seem to be blotted out. The moon makes her monthly, though. My body won’t let me miss it. She woke me quite early this am.

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        MiamiMagus

        Native Religions are very wonderful. And you live in Bangkok? Wow that’s awesome.

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  2. John Avatar
    John

    This is wonderful to read!

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    1. Katie Frances Hartless Avatar
      Katie Frances Hartless

      Thank you, John. We have the Buddha belly moon out tonight over Bangkok. Honestly, I’m relieved to see it. Often there’s nothing but a tarry night.

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      1. John Avatar
        John

        Nice! 👍🏻❤️

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  3. johnlmalone Avatar
    johnlmalone

    a terrific extended metaphor poem ; well done 🙂

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    1. Katie Frances Hartless Avatar
      Katie Frances Hartless

      Thanks, John. The moon is not to be ignored here in Bangkok.

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  4. Experience Film Avatar
    Experience Film

    The Buddha belly moon smiles, traveler🌝

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      Katie Frances Hartless

      🌙 ✨

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  5. beth Avatar
    beth

    well said

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    1. Katie Frances Hartless Avatar
      Katie Frances Hartless

      Thank you, Beth. 💜She’s definitely on emissary around here lately.

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  6. Michele Lee Avatar
    Michele Lee

    A perfect read after just being outside with a bright moon. Lovely song, too. Thanks, K.

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    1. Katie Frances Hartless Avatar
      Katie Frances Hartless

      Thanks you, Michele. I hope you got to absorb a bit of her glow this month. She sure charged me right up. 💜🌕

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      1. Michele Lee Avatar
        Michele Lee

        Oh yes, moon dances are a staple in my life. Thank you and happy autumn Katie. 💗

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  7. Susi Bocks Avatar
    Susi Bocks

    I enjoyed the metaphors throughout this piece, Katie! Lovely!

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    1. Katie Frances Hartless Avatar
      Katie Frances Hartless

      Thank you, Susi. That full moon had my full attention this month. I appreciate your comment very much.

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      1. Susi Bocks Avatar
        Susi Bocks

        You’re welcome, Katie! 🙂

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