Love Poem: A Stretch of the Imagination
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Written by: Reason A. Poteet

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)