Moon Watchin'

Moon Watchin'

Thursday, August 04, 2011
2:18 PM

I got an old telescope
Set it up in the back yard
Actually found all the parts
It was so hot and sticky outside
Which brings the fireflies in droves
Sweat dripping and laughing at ourselves
Silliness reigned and we laughed so loud
Mosquitoes till the spray came out, adding to
Damp smell of coming rain and grill smoke

We took turns looking through the scope
Every one , each in turn was awestruck
We've seen the moon all our lives
Seen it in the sky, TV, magazines, internet
Hi-res hi-def, 20 megapixel, kodachrome
The wonder of seeing it live, as a place
On a summer night hot and sticky
Took our breath and made us stop
And soak in the wonder of it
The kids won't forget it