Written for the Tues collab #9 inspired by this image by Elizabeth at Unravelling.
F U L L M O O N
Oh beautiful moon reflector of light,
our faithful satellite, queen of the night.
Puller of tides, calm watcher of sleep,
ruler of water and things that go deep.
Pale maiden of mystery floating in space,
has us enchanted with each changing face.
Astrological ruler of feelings and home,
she watches over us wherever we roam.
We may find our selves lost and wondering why,
but she is always above us - up there in the sky.
our faithful satellite, queen of the night.
Puller of tides, calm watcher of sleep,
ruler of water and things that go deep.
Pale maiden of mystery floating in space,
has us enchanted with each changing face.
Astrological ruler of feelings and home,
she watches over us wherever we roam.
We may find our selves lost and wondering why,
but she is always above us - up there in the sky.
MOON 2 (SPEECHLESS)
I have no words left to describe the moon,
for she who sails in the heavens, and pulls
and pushes the oceans is not a one for words.
She rules the surges of the heart, the nuances,
the subtleties that the sun and his fierce shining
light may miss. So I am sorry, I have no words
left to describe the moon. . .
.
6 comments:
Susannah, thanks so much for writing, I deeply appreciate it. I like both pieces here. The first because the full moon always stops me, fascinates me, calms and stills me. The second one because I also know that sense of wonder that there is nothing more to say, just the need to be there with a childlike sense of awe and wonder. And you capture both of those feelings with your words. Thank you.
Elizabeth
These are both outstanding!
Susannah, these are lovely - first, the formed, second, the free verse. I especially loved the qualities you ascribe to the moon - I've always been a moongazer, stargazer. And my friend, a nurse, told me it's true - at the full moon, there really ARE more babies born! Thanks. Amy
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Thanks very much everyone. x
I enjoyed the lilting rhythm in the first, but the second, subtle 'wordless' offering is my favourite.
Jinksy, I agree with you, I like the second one best too. :-) Good to see you. x
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