within a circle around

I am the man
who drew a ring around the moon
with a cloudy pencil

filled the circle
in a shade of grey to encase her
in a veil

thin enough
like a gauze made out of gossamer
she could shine right through

demure
lady of the night
a lady made of light

full moon
you may be sure inside my circle
that she shines

© Frank Prem 2011