In moonlight so bright it casts shadows
trees, eager for attention, flirt
shamelessly
like ill behaved schoolgirls
walking there gives ideas
best left unimagined
things that would be regretted
forever with shame and guilt
our old favorites.
Fertility is a curse
an all consuming burden
leaving brides seething
succumbing to life long dreams
with partners chosen badly.
~ Michael Plesset has published poetry, flash fiction, short stories, non-fiction, and wrote material for a stand-up comedian. He did graduate work in mathematics and philosophy, and also attended seminary at one time. He worked in high technology and taught English to Chinese students.