Attention

 

At such a great distance,

the stars seem indifferent.

But the yellow moon rising

feels close, like a friend

who wants

your attention.

© 2026 Richard Havenga

Photo Location: 

Crooked Lake - Grattan Township - Kent County - Michigan

Quiet Words

 

Usually, the words

emerge from the quiet.

In the silence of dawn

before the first birds awake.

On the smooth table of water

before the minnow jumps.

During the slow approach of dusk

before the tree crickets chirp.

At the golden glow of moonrise

when wavelets waver the light.

© 2024 Richard Havenga

Photo Locations:

1. Home Fields - Cannonsburg, Michigan

2. Crooked Lake - Kent County - Michigan

Reaching for the Moon

An ornamental moon
emerges yellow from the lake;
grows white 
as it climbs the trees.

I stand alone
on the shore
as dusk wraps around 
my shoulders.

A band of rippled moonlight
captures my gaze,
embraces my emotions,
touches my soul.

I reach out
to contact the creator.

© 2018 Richard Havenga

You may also enjoy: "Moon's Desire" ~ August 6, 2018

Photo Location: Crooked Lake - Kent County - Michigan