FULL MOON
O full moon, as you wend your wayat nightDispelling earth's darkness withethereal light
What joy you give to those
denied sleep
Nurses, police and those who keep
watch over land, sky and sea
Providing safety for you and me.
A mother kept awake by
fretful child
May ponder your power over
seas calm and wild,
And all of mankind by you
is beguiled
And for one of those who finds
it hard to sleep
I delight to try and solve your
mysteries deep.
DOROTHY PUTTICK