This week's Poetry Friday host, Irene Latham, has invited everyone to a "Moon in June" themed roundup. She's encouraging us to "share a favorite moon poem (yours or someone else's), a moon story, a moon memory, a moon dream...or whatever your moon-heart desires!" Irene's newest book, Museum on the Moon, will be released on August 8th. Take a look at this gorgeous cover:
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Can't wait to read this one!
My moon-themed selection this week is from William Carlos Williams. I turn to Williams when I want shimmering imagery that pulls me perfectly into a scene. Who, after all, doesn't appreciate the vividness of a red wheelbarrow or the sorry-not-sorry nature of a plum-eating confession? Williams applies the same deft and inviting hand to the sharing of a summer morn.
Enjoy!
Summer Song
by William Carlos Williams Wanderer moon
smiling a
faintly ironical smile
at this
brilliant, dew-moistened
summer morning,—
a detached
sleepily indifferent
smile, a
wanderer's smile,—
if I should
buy a shirt
your color and
put on a necktie
sky-blue
where would they carry me?
(This poem is in the public domain.)
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Photo courtesy of Pixabay.
Wandering poet with wandering moon! Thanks for sharing this one.
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure, Buffy!
DeleteA wanderer's smile! I hadn't read this one before. Thank you, Karen! xo
ReplyDeleteLovely, isn't it?
DeleteI didn't know this one, either, Karen. Thank you. It's perfect for this time of year.
ReplyDeleteIt was actually new to me as well, Susan!
DeleteWilliam Carlos Williams was a mentor for some favorite poetry writing with students. I didn’t know his moon poem… but it certainly could inspire some imaginary wanderings.
ReplyDeleteYes, could be fun to use as a mentor text.
DeleteInteresting poem! I love seeing the moon in the morning against a blue sky and pondering how it seems an entirely different entity than it is at night...
ReplyDeleteI've thought of that, too, Laura!
DeleteHe knows how to write it, doesn't he? Thanks so much for this lovely one by Williams, Karen. It is new to me & one to keep!
ReplyDeleteGlad it's a keeper for you, Linda!
DeleteNow I will forever see an "ironic smile" on Mr. Moon!
ReplyDeleteRight? Me too, Mary Lee.
DeleteWanderer moon - I love the idea the moon wandering into morning with that sleepily indifferent smile. Great example you found. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteMy pleasure, Karen! I like that sleepily indifferent smile too. :)
DeleteThanks for sharing this poem, Karen. It was a new one for me, too!
ReplyDeleteDelighted to share it, Rose! Thanks for stopping by.
DeleteKaren, this was such a great choice to share William's words - that wanderer moon ... sure gets around, right?
ReplyDeleteIt wanders in and out of our nights. :)
DeleteA wanderer moon - yes! I need to find that moon with a ironical smile. I will look for it tonight, Karen. I would like to invite you to Spiritual Journey Thursday this week. I am hosting and the theme title is Rejoice in a Sunkissed Summer Season.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the invitation, Carol!
DeleteAh lovely, thanks Karen
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