The Atlantic·1 min read·medium
The Scrubbed and Simple Moon
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Carol Frost
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A short poem reflecting on childhood, memory, and the passage of time. It uses the moon as a central metaphor for growth and the loss of innocence.
Illustration by The Atlantic. Sources: Darren Lehane; CSA-Printstock; David Talukdar / NurPhoto. July 12, 2026, 11 AM ET Share Save Explore the August 2026 Issue Check out more from this issue and find your next story to read.
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