Close Your Eyes

I’ve closed my eyes
just like you asked.
What now?
What happens next?
You promised me treats
when I opened them.
You promised me wonders.
You promised me the earth.
But if you can’t manage that
the moon will do.

First published in Nine Muses Press, April 15 2020

Lynn White lives in north Wales. Her work is influenced by issues of social justice and events, places and people she has known or imagined. She is especially interested in exploring the boundaries of dream, fantasy and reality. She has been nominated for a Pushcart Prize, Best of the Net and a Rhysling Award. https://lynnwhitepoetry.blogspot.com and https://www.facebook.com/Lynn-White-Poetry-1603675983213077/