Moon Shots

in collaboration with Barleygirl

Moon Shots

Did I hear howling on the midnight breeze

your refrains harmonize with spirits almighty

a lithe arabesque backlit naked ebony trees

when Granny Moon donned her ruby nightie

swoops to the earth kissing grey tree tops 

spotlight of moon shards chasing their shadows

she gracefully crosses the street east to west .................... then stops.

Waiting to fill love's hearts bleeding fallow

A fond caress harvested from fingertips
your touch gliding beside her nightly glow
kinship undimmed by a fleeting eclipse
before her ocean plunge she lets it go.

too soon is gone the glorious sight

as mountain and tree tops reach up to hide

the fairest of moon's rare earthly delight

super and blue and blood together abide 

now i in repose and she without nightie

slip down deep sleep as daybreak begins

tucking earthen warm leaves round each tightly

kissing and kissing the cheeks of her grins.

02/08/2018

collaboration between Barleygirl and Einstein

Author's Note

Reviews

[Cherrie]

This is an awesome blending of moon image painted in words and lovers wooing under the blooming of the nights sky. It is a seamless collaboration

[Einstein Noodle]

thanks Cherrie! so happy you enjoyed our romp .. Margie says we have another blue moon in March so watch those skies ;) we will be ;)))))))))))
E.

[Lydia Shutter]

The personification in this one is wonderful. E and Margie, your words blend so seamlessly....this is a wonderful collaboration....you've woven a tapestry of nature and romance. I enjoyed it immensely! Lydi**

[barleygirl]

I love the way the moon connects us! *smile* Thanks to Gene for helping me learn to be less literal & more ephemeral (((HUGS))) fondly, Margie

[Lydia Shutter]

Yes, no matter where we are, we see the same moon!

[Einstein Noodle]

thanks Lydia! the barely girl and i can be polar opposites but we revel in our compromises and unity .. for my part i have to thank Margie for sowing me more lineal approaches to poetry ;) so gratified you enjoyed Lyd!
E.

[Lydia Shutter]

Written by two of my favorite people on WC...it was a sure winner!

[Coyote Poetry]

A wonderful poem shared my friend. Me and you must of had the moon upon our brain. No weakness in the outstanding poetry. You took me in and you held me.
Coyote

[Einstein Noodle]

i am fortunate to live where i do and to be retired...i take the dogs out at all hours of day and night and am drawn to appreciate the natural state of things around me ..Margie and I share a love for the moon and all things solar as well .. a creative persons wonderland eh!? thanks for reviewing Coyote Man!
E.

[Coyote Poetry]

You are welcome my friend.

[barleygirl]

The barely-there crescent just disappeared . . . soon we'll be watching the next cycle start shyly, then swell up in glory to provoke another moon verse! There are two full moons in March, so I might get to howling again! *smile* Thanks for stopping by to share (((HUGS))) fondly, Margie

[Great Aunt Astri]

This is wonderful. It is a change from your usual style ... I can see Barleygirl's influence, but I am sure you both agreed on the references ........very impressive. Well done, both of you.

[barleygirl]

I am thankful Gene was willing to bend in my direction somewhat, becuz I find it very difficult to craft the kind of unfettered nuance that he spills effortlessly! It's always a teaching moment to work with a poet with a different style! I had lots of fun! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Great Aunt Astri]

Yes, it is very difficult to get into someone's mind-set (poetic), but as you say, you do learn a lot, and can take some of it on board! But, again, as you say, it is good to have some fun doing it!

[Mrudula Rani]

I always admired you E because you have a very special spot in my querida Margie's heart, and I do read the reviews of yours on my friends' pages.

[Einstein Noodle]

great stuff all you guys! and i ditto what Margie has said only back at her ;) thank you for reading and commenting..it means a lot to know what people like and dislike :)
E.

[MsJewel]

I love romantic poetry and this is outstanding. Love, love, love a lithe arabesque backlit naked ebony trees
when Granny Moon donned her ruby nightie - such wonderful imagery here. Great work by two awesome poets. :) Julie

[Einstein Noodle]

Ms. Jewel...coming from such a Queen of sensual romance .. i could not feel more humbled ... so glad you stopped to read and let us know your reactions ... thank you so much!
E.

[barleygirl]

I'm honored by your careful attention to details that were so much fun to craft along with Gene! *smile* Fondly, Margie

[Moonie]

Ha, but, E..you should know already how much I love love love this!! It's swooney, moony, and a bit looney...mmmmhh the perfect cocktail!
"kinship undimmed by a fleeting eclipse
before her ocean plunge she lets it go.

too soon is gone the glorious sight
as mountain and tree tops reach up to hide
the fairest of moon's rare earthly delight
super and blue and blood together abide "

Rhymes done excellently. Check.
Perfect flow. Check.
Good writing, E. and Margie!

[Einstein Noodle]

awww thanks so much Moon Child ;)))))))))))) so happy you stopped to read and review ... i am truly gratified and satisfied now! :))))))))
E.

[barleygirl]

This is especially heart-touching, since it comes from a dyed-in-the-wool moonbeam word crafter! *smile* Fondly, Margie

[SleeplessVolcano]

How beautifully you guys have painted the haunting link between the moon and romance.....if the moon controls tides one would think that it could also influence us a bit, right? ;)

“Kissing the cheeks of her grin”.....so apt! :)

[Einstein Noodle]

hey Volcano ...great to have your review ... always appreciate them sir! the line you point to makes me smile ...thanks for your encouragement :)
E.

[barleygirl]

I love the idea that we are all influenced by the same moon . . . kinda unifying . . . thanks for sharing your thoughts too! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Paul Bell]

Nice to see the blue moon in double.
Well, double speak to speak of.
You both capture the essence of the blue moon, and what it means to people.
Just wondering if it's affected this site.
Though that could just be Margie prancing about.

[Einstein Noodle]

ahahahaha ...could be sir! :) thanks for reviewing ..always appreciate reading what people think ... it seems sporadic now...i could not get on for 3 days ...now its hit or miss for some mysterious amount of time...then wacked again! i sure hope they fix it solidly soon >;/ thanks again Paul
E.

[barleygirl]

There's another blue moon in March, so watch out for more moon drivel from me! *wink! wink!* It was nice that Gene helped me stay a little more grounded while writing this one! (((HUGS))) Fondly, Margie

[Patricia Wedel]

A stunning collaboration that describes a Blue Moon so eloquently with the caress of kisses and kisses before sinking into the ocean of horizons. I shall hold your poem close to my heart always and forever. Amen.... Pat

[Einstein Noodle]

dear dear Pat...how smiley your comments have made me..... i see you and your man wrapping the warm earth leaves around one another in bliss ;) so happy you enjoyed reading my friend
E.

[barleygirl]

I love that you mention one of my favorite ideas . . . about the moon delivering a few drops of affection across the miles! *smile* Fondly, Margie

[Kelly Scheppers]

All this needs is a little moonlight shining down upon it. I love it!

[Einstein Noodle]

oh legs...you know how much i adore you ;) thank you for taking time to read and review... its very gratifying that you enjoyed the night :)
E.

[barleygirl]

Thanks for sharing & shining your light upon our words! *smile* Fondly, Margie

[Kelly Scheppers]

You're welcomed, Margie! ; )