One Sky

Connecting via a beautiful moon - My take on Tuesday night's blue moon

 

One Sky

 

Quiet echoes bring the night of cricket song and firefly

Masks of clouded abstract shades intercept

Foaming colors take the eye to moments of shadowed dreams

Crimson plumes beneath a starlit canopy

Cars, like low flying jets, unaware, stay within the highway lines

Footing soft on dry grass down paths not yet carved

 

A sphere, above mature pecan trees, appears as curtains lift

igniting the eastern sky in beaconed majesty

Slowly puzzle pieced mist clears and bursts of color,

rainbows of dark bands announce the arrival

as this evening’s lunar show begins amidst

heavy sighs and mesmerized smiles

 

Full in splendor, basking in myth,

the blue moon, distant yet touching the soul

for this night is shared, beyond horizon’d glare

and focused thoughts of two places, two hearts, one sky

Whispers follow beams of ancient descent, quietly finding her

hoping she will hear and know…for it is this moon that connects us

Author's Note

Thank you for reading

Reviews

[Kelly Scheppers]

It was a lovely sight, but then again, it always is. I love to look upon the moon, and often imagine it as a voyuer, or a navigator leading us home. The connotations you speak of illuminate the night, Jack, for it truly is "this moon that connects us."


"Full in splendor, basking in myth,
the blue moon, distant yet touching the soul
for this night is shared, beyond horizon’d glare"

...so beautiful, Jack!

[Jack...]

Thank you so very much Kelly. I love the moon, it has a certain affect on me. Different stages, different Jacks. Kind of weird I know, but I can tell you without looking if the moon is full or not. I especially like to shae the mon with others who do not live close to me, this one was no exception. Thank you again my friend.

[Marie]

Beautiful imagry as always, Jack...a blue moon rising...once in a blue moon..

[Jack...]

Thank you so much Marie.

[shallimarRose]

Beautiful Jack.. I also took photos Tuesday here in the desert... xo

[Jack...]

Thanks so much my sweet friend. I aslo got some great shots from where I live.

[SyberRose]

I cant believe i missed it...i saw the super moon though...i have the moon phases on my profile and i didnt notice it...beautifully penned Jack as always...Rose

[Jack...]

Thanks so much my sweet friend. You words are always the reason I smile.

[kublakhan27]

I'm so jealous of all you folks that saw the moon...it was foggy and cloudy here which pretty much ruled it out for me haha This is an unspeakably majestic piece...reminds me of Moonlight Drive by The Doors ("Let's swim to the moon honey, let's climb through the tide...") You've evoked an incredible journey with your observations...well done Jack.

[Jack...]

Thanks so much my friend. Now you can tell your friends, it may have been cloudy, but you were mooned by Jack. :)

[kublakhan27]

Haha yeah no kidding :)

[Rita L. Sev]

Full in splendor, basking in myth,
the blue moon, distant yet touching the soul
for this night is shared, beyond horizon’d glare...

Your poem paints the myth into reality, a lovely and lyrical description of nature's phenomenon. The moon brings two souls together, and your poetry unites all who read it...

[Jack...]

Thanks so very much my great friend. You seem to spread happiness wherever you go. (Are you going to drink that wine?)

[Rita L. Sev]

You're welcome, Jack! And I just answered that question - I'll have to drink some more now... ;)

[Jack...]

I wasn't going to mention you have one in each hand. I agree with Frieda, you really must be fun at parties. :)

[Rita L. Sev]

Ha! Caught me with the two glasses! And I am the same at parties as I am everywhere else - quirky, I believe is the word... ;)

[Jack...]

Then I like "quirky"

[Dhaye]

Wow! I like the moon...it's beauty in its fullness. Last summer here, my books have that theme in connection with the full moon.

I like the last two lines...very powerful.
"Whispers follow beams of ancient descent, quietly finding her
hoping she will hear and know…for it is this moon that connects us"

Great, Jack.

[Jack...]

Thank you so much Dhaye. I always smile when you appear

[Frieda P]

Can I just linger a while here and sigh...and sigh....SIGH. Just breathtakingly lovely Jack.

Crimson plumes beneath a starlit canopy

Love that line, there are so many, I adore the entire work, the moon was poetically kind to you my friend and vice versa!

[Jack...]

Sweet Frieda, you have my permission to linger in my poetry as long as your wonderful heart desires. Thank you so very much for always bringing a smile to me.

[Angel]

Yes...I sat outside in my lawn chair last night, and the night before...watching that beautiful moon through the trees in my backyard. And I thought about another, also watching that same moon...so far away, and yet so close to my heart...
Beautiful piece...I love it.

[Jack...]

When I write about something I find beautiful and someone beautiful comments on it, well, that's just...beautiful. Thanks so much my friend.

[icelandicblue]

It is the moon that connects us. What a beautiful poetic thought. When we look at the moon we share that moment no matter where we are. I was pleased you included the blue moon as she is making her appearance now. Lovely as always.

[Jack...]

Thank you so very much my sweet friend.