Aaron Silverberg

The Genius of Moths

 

before there were incandescent bulbs
burning the night air
what did moths do for amusement?

sure, there were a few fires about,
but that wasn’t much fun
as their tinder wings would burst
instantly to flames.

no, they must’ve dreamed up electricity,
put it into the fluttering head of Thomas Edison
as he slept fitfully
in his Menlo Park single bed.

 

Aaron Silverberg lives and writes in Seattle. He is a personal life coach and the author of several poetry collections, including Thoreau’s Chair and Diamonds Only Water Can Wear.

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  1. Aaron, we met and talked briefly a few weeks ago at Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship. I’ve hoped to get the chance to tell you that I bought “Diamonds Only Water Can Wear” the next day. I read it straight through, which is very unusual for me regarding a book of poetry. You’re now counted as one of my favorites (which with $4 will get you a cup of coffee). I think poetry is like music in that, most people have styles they like and those which they don’t. I like yours.
    Regards. I hope to meet you again.

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