As we mentioned before, we’re going to try to share poems from Relevant Poetry these weeks leading up to its release. Below is José Vadi’s Moon Poem:

Moon Poem

good mornings say Leave while night stays open / beyond calls last made to glowing orbs pondering / its reflection in a sky that envelopes the 210 / a rose bowl’s parade prepared like a letter I won’t receive upon departure / the ground rises to a reflective kiss and we are eye level: the moon and me and pyramid lake glistening below / finches showered in shaded wonder / celestial glaciers versus windshield forensics / known signs of possible life / a beyond murmuring / You were right to only visit / with feet the weight of lead