80spoems/fullmoon

FULL MOON

The full moon on your anniversary,
for days I had inquired what
planet it would be in, although
I don’t usually bother to ask.

The liquor store clerk said
he didn’t care.
My friend didn’t seem to either,
not really listening to what I said,
as she watched it rise
behind the bank building.

I brought it up a third time
to you, finally guessing
Capricorn.

1989