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toast

by Mary Frances Spencer

dusty wings
paper whispers
flutter and rustle
slams into glass

the moth
drawn to the bright

falls in
for love

10/21/2008

Author's Note: Noticing how persistently the moth hovers and literally slams against my window for the light. May we all be so passionate!!! MFS

Posted on 10/22/2008
Copyright © 2025 Mary Frances Spencer

Member Comments on this Poem
Posted by Gabriel Ricard on 10/22/08 at 05:17 AM

Indeed. Great piece.

Posted by Alisa Js on 10/22/08 at 05:37 AM

I can relate totally to this one... lol.. loved it.. alisa ;-)

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