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Moon Jars

Which language will you make your moon and which your earth?

By Susan Moon
Poetry | Poetry Tuesday, poetry
November 29, 2022

Note: I am indebted to Y-S-P Gallery for insights on the making of moon jars. “Moon Jar 360°” ends with a line from Evelyn Underhill.

Susan Moon is a Korean American poet who writes at the intersections of language, art, and mythology. Her work has appeared in Hobart, The Shore, and Honey Literary. Find more at smoonlighting.com and @smoon1211.

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