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Imperfection of the moon

The imperfect moon

By Alecia HarriottPublished 15 days ago 1 min read
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Imperfection of the moon
Photo by David Dibert on Unsplash

In the velvet stretch of the night sky's bloom,

Up high lies a gentle reminder of imperfection: the moon.

Its face, a mosaic of craters and scars,

A testament to battles waged in the cosmic stars.

The moon is like a human,

looking smooth and perfect from a far but

Up close you are able to see the many carters that make the moon unique

Yet in its flaws, lies its exquisite grace,

A beacon of light in the darkest space.

For though it may wane and wax with time,

Its radiance remains, a celestial rhyme.

It embraces its imperfections with grace,

Reflecting the beauty of the human race.

In its asymmetry, we find symmetry charm,

A reminder that perfection is but a fleeting doubt.

So let us gaze upon the moon with awe,

Embracing its flaws as part of nature's law.

For in its imperfection, we find our own,

A fabric of life, beautifully sewn.

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About the Creator

Alecia Harriott

I am excited to share my passion for history, storytelling and poetry with readers around the globe and look forward to continuing my journey as a writer, one word at a time.

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  • Mika Oka15 days ago

    Perfectly imperfect, that's all of us

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