man on the moon

the knitting circle
with women
clinking needles,
staring down at
the growing blouse,
or sweater,
blanket or gown,
speaking in riddles
about men. if they
can put one man on
the moon, why not
all of them, offers
one woman who is
working madly
on a tri-colored
sweater,
in bold horizontal
stripes of orange,
green and blue, a
gift for her husband,
for his birthday.