A Stretch of the Imagination
Moon dust is said to cause
woe for allergic noses and lungs.
Powdery particles eat through stainless steel,
stick like glue and congest breathing.
I mention in passing another threat -
moon dust jams expensive electronic equipment.
Moon dust floats down carrying deep secrets.
Some dreamers insist that these particles
totally transfix two teenagers
increasing chances for physical attraction -
magical, mesmeric magnetism,
doubling parents' apprehension and angst.
written October 17, 2014
revised (to twelve lines) June 12, 2018
Kevin Shaw's 'Moon' Poetry Contest (light, 12 lines or under)
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