by Diane Funston
The once-clear night changes
slides into mist
a lacy lingerie
gauzy covering
over full stars
Air is still as inhaled breath
holds promises
getting heavy
with chill
and need
Full moon shyly
drapes velvet clouds
over her breasts
then unashamed moisture
makes sidewalks glisten
About the Author:
Diane Funston, recent Poet-in-Residence for Yuba Sutter Arts and Culture for two years, created online “Poetry Square” bringing together poets worldwide. She has been published in F(r)iction, Lake Affect Magazine, Synkronicity and Still Points Quarterly among many others. Her chapbook “Over the Falls” was published by Foothills Publishing.