A Gibbous Moon

A Gibbous Moon

 

infatuated am i

besotted,  

beguiled

by a waning gibbous moon

 

its convex shape

makes lucent the night

orchestrating a galaxy of stars

in a celestial dance

 

my heart with wild abandon, beats

erratically,

tempestuously

in sweet anticipation of you

 

meet me there

when night is nigh

i’ll be wearing moonlight in my hair

‘neath a gibbous moon.

 

 

 

photography by/ Stefan Beutler

Reviews

[red93]

Who could possibly refuse such a Fabulous and Alluring Invitation 👍👍👍👍👍 Written with real passion and imagination ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️Excellent ✨️✨️✨️✨️✨️

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you, Tony! Consider yourself hugged!

[red93]

How sweet of u K - hug returned xx

[M]

The moon has always had that allure, regardless of her state of fullness. 'Gibbous' is such an interesting word to describe that almost three quarter state of fullness. Love and desire will always spring into life under the light of the moon and it will be written in the stars. A romantic piece, Kelly.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you most kindly, Makhabat, and welcome to my page!

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

Beautiful image and poem.

[Kelly Scheppers]

I deeply appreciate your presence here, Linda. Thank you!

[andrew mitchell]

Love the title Kelly and the weaving of love and longing gives this a beautiful piece of writing. Love that flow!

[Kelly Scheppers]

I think so too, Andrew. It surprised me how easily it came together as I was writing it. Thank you so much for your visit today and kind words!

[Betty Hermelee]

I love the wordage, so flowing and tender; never, heard of a Gibbous moon, but it's stunning; You portray this moon with passion, dazed by its elegance, wonder, of the cosmos and the immensity of it all.
I feel like I'm standing there next to you gazing and mesmerized.
Thanks Kelly for sharing!
Best, B

[Kelly Scheppers]

My astrological sign refers to Cancer as moon maidens, so I kind of what with the romantic feel of that in writing about the moon. I think the cosmos of it all came together quite well. Thank you so much, Betty! Happy gazing!

[Betty Hermelee]

You too! And you're very welcome dear Kelly
Best, B

[Pete]

quite illuminating. such beautiful sentiments. can't wait for it to be full. your elegant words and accompanying pic will have me looking up at the night sky with wonder for some time. awesomely tantalizing ... :)

[Kelly Scheppers]

I hadn't heard of a gibbous moon until I was looking up different phases of the moon itself. I simply found the name of it quite striking. It's pretty cool to say, too, don't you think? Thanks, Pete!

[Carlos Lorenzo Estrada]

One of my favorite writers HP Lovecraft would often use the phrase, Gibbous Moon, in his writing which I oftened loved. Often to set tone with a sense of dread in his tales. I enjoyed how you have used it far differently as a yearning. An enthralling piece of poetry that captures the reader with the word painted image of a gibbous moon. I enjoyed this poem and sensuous message.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you, Carlos! You mentioned another writer in reference that always used the gibbous moon with a sense of dread in his tales. I could very well see Poe doing the same. It definitely would suit him!

[Dave Brown]

A K. Schepper's visit is always is always a pleasure and a gibbous moon leaving sunlight in your hair makes for that extra touch of romance.
If he is foolish enough to pass on by and I can get both of my legs working simultaneously, no need having that moon go to waste??
BTW wonderful image

[Kelly Scheppers]

I'd be thrilled to be your date, Dave! Thank you so much for making my day!

[W. Barrett Munn]

Back to hitting home runs I see. A beautifully rhythmic and sensuous experience.

Winston

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you, Winston. You are most generous and kind. Love the baseball analogy...LET'S GO PADRES!!!

[Chris Shaw]

What an invitation Kelly. A seductive write, brimful of anticipation and promised romance. Moonlight is so alluring and becoming. Your gibbous moon delights.

[Kelly Scheppers]

Thank you most kindly, Chris. Have a wonderful weekend!

[Chris Shaw]

And the very same to you Kelly.