Paper Moon

once a brilliantly lit paper moon
It’s light reflected golden ethereal hues
radiates a supernatural gossamer tone
Its rare luminous angelic halo like glow 
jealous planets measured and conspired
subdued the awe it inspired 
angry and bitter stellar constellations
Muted it’s colors without hesitation 
  cosmic atmospheric thunderstorms 
flare up and begin to swarm
spheres overshadowed it with darkness 
satellites circulate dangerously around it
galaxies orchestrate and compose 
melodic metered harmonic notes
the universe desperate for attention 
fails to outshine or gain affection
the stars with fierce loyalty
persuaded by the moons beauty

The confessions of Four

He introduced himself as Four
Had certain bad deeds to answer for
I have a confession i need to make
To right the wrongs of my mistakes
My sins are numbered by my name 
dark secrets I’ve held and soley claim
One Sunday morning a plot unfolds
Took a life to save her soul
The second occurred at 21
A bar several beers and a gun
Number three a damaging lie
Hurt many close friends of mine
The fourth accused as a thief 
Charged convicted and found guilty
Prayed repented and asked for forgiveness 
Meditated deeply and contemplated
Searched endless for this very moment 
For gods approval and atonement