Sunday, September 28, 2025

poetry pause: the new moon:: langston hughes

 

stockphoto: autumn street with benches


The New Moon


There's a new, young moon riding the hill tonight;


There's a sprightly, young moon exploring the clouds;


There's a half-shy, young moon veiling her face like a virgin, 
   Waiting for her lover. 

-Langston Hughes

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