Readers Write: Musings on the Moon and Apollo 11

The Island Now

Photo credit: Dr. James Haklar.  

A mother-of-pearl moon shines above the rooftops for all to see.

As if it were a messenger of what we are—part of the DNA code, what it means

to be driven, and what this story is writ in.

Our intelligent design, what is kept in mind,

leading from here to there.

A series of beautiful dream songs.

A manifesto holding court.

Signpost and first stop along the way to the stars someday.

A favorable route marking a perfect sense of direction

on a most amazing journey.

The light that dared to open up the darkness.

Stephen Cipot

Garden City Park

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