In the sky, in the air, above the misty clouds,

the moonight casts a silvery glow

O'er the land that floats around.

Buoyed by magic unknown to those

who live within its bounds,

The floating city of ____ escorts

the Moon on its Earthly rounds.

Its days are each one Earth-month long;

its noon sun an eclipse.

Bound in lunarstationary orbit

the city endures constant wind.

The westerly wind of hurricane force

flattens all things: plants, homes, and folks.

So life in the floating city of ____

evolved in two dimensions, it's said.

If you care to visit the city of ____

remember the mantra of those who've survived:

"Take grappling hooks with you;

You'll need them for sure.

"Also a helmet, goggles, jacket, gloves,

harness, rope, and shoes.

"On second thought --

Just stay home. It's safer down here."