HARVEST MOON--award winner

HARVEST MOON


As we walk among the woods,
By the side of lake serene;
In the pleasant autumn chill,
All alone, by no one seen;

In the light of harvest moon
Beneath yonder floating cloud;
Hands embracing in a grasp,
Silent, yet talking so loud

About the message whispered
By two racing, thumping hearts
Which, though not spoken in words,
Heavenly aura imparts

To our primal nascent love,
Which is pure, subtle and sweet;
Let us make to each other,
A promise solemn, discreet:

That we will come once again,
As we start another life;
Around next harvest moon as
Not lovers, but husband, wife.


• Written in abcb, 7-7-7-7 format

*Awarded First Prize in the earstwhile item no. 763216, “Cryptic Angel's Poetry Party”


M C Gupta
19 Ocober 2003