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Of The Night
Where is the
Great Gray Owl
hiding
from north winds
and winter
snows?
In his home
above Earth
abiding -
only the
wise, full moon
knows.
Where are the
stellar lights
shining
when self-willed
clouds do not
appease?
In his home
above Earth
pining -
only the
wise, full moon
sees.
Who are the
lonely souls
crying
when night falls
over lands
below?
In his home
above Earth
sighing -
only the
wise, full moon
may know.
What of the
owls, the stars,
and kin
when needing
radiance
within?
Above Earth
in his home
divine,
the wise, full
moon will bow,
then shine.
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Structured: Western
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I want the raw truth, feel free to knock me on my back
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United States
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I tend to read Ted Kooser, Jim Harrison, Paul Simon, Robert Frost. I like minimalist poetry, and poems reflecting on nature and Mother Earth.
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Unca Fez
Fri, 2024-01-05 19:36
This Is Beautiful
This is beautiful. I love the rhythm of it and the rhyming scheme. A majestic piece of work.
Thanx,
Steve
Lavender
Sat, 2024-01-06 09:41
Hello, Steve,
Nighttime has a sense of mystery to it observed by our friend, the moon. I appreciate your kind and generous comment!
Thank you!
L
author commentCandlewitch
Sat, 2024-01-06 10:28
Dear Lavender,
I especially liked this verse:
In his home
above Earth
abiding -
only the
wise, full moon
knows.
the whole poem is wonder-filled!
*hugs, Cat
*
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Lavender
Sat, 2024-01-06 22:41
Hello, Cat,
The moon is full of wonder - and very poem worthy!
Thank you for reading, as always!
Lx
author commentRoseBlack
Sat, 2024-01-06 18:40
How eloquent
And beautiful. The full moon means so many different things to each individual. The imagery brings a certain element of serenity to the reader. Well done.
~RoseBlack~
Lavender
Sat, 2024-01-06 22:43
Hello, Carrie,
I'm so glad it gave a sense of serenity. So many things are available to us to simply wonder about, and adore.
Thank you for reading!
Lx
author commentLeslie
Tue, 2024-01-30 23:48
Lavender
I just like to read your replies. Poetry in and of themselves.
The power of our language can and will change the world.
Successively until our languages become one!
Lavender
Wed, 2024-01-31 10:27
Hello, Leslie,
There is so much that is poem worthy!
Thank you for reading! I always appreciate it!
L
author commentCandlewitch
Thu, 2024-02-01 07:05
Dear Lavender,
Congratulations on your win! I can see why you love the full moon. The full Blood Moon is my choice...it portends an interesting story.
*ever your eddy styx (you have branded me with the challenged poem...)
*
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And responds, please be courteous
And reply in kind, thanks.
Lavender
Thu, 2024-02-01 11:46
Hello, Eddy!
Lots of mystery out there, as you well know! The moon is forever there, through one dark night after another. Can't get more devotion than that.
Thank you!
L
author commentnokros
Mon, 2024-02-26 00:02
good write
Hearty , fluent content.
Lavender
Mon, 2024-02-26 11:39
Hello!
Thank you for reading and commenting.
I appreciate your time!
L
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