Silent Mystic

Cherry

By marandina

Thu, 25 Jan 2024
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January 25th sees the first Full Moon of the year, colloquially known as the Wolf Moon.

 

Silent Mystic

Silver light cascades on

a tree-lined panorama,

oaks backlit by dark skies,

timber wolves howling,

silhouettes shift in ether.

 

Tendrils of sallow cloak

drape on lunar shoulders,

drifting nebulous cumulus,

timeless mystic watching -

symbiosis of elementals.

 

Perpetual wax and wane,

borne of earth and iron,

caressing unseen tides

until the candescent sun

rises on a crimson horizon.

 

 

 

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Comments

Submitted by Turlough on

It's called the wolf moon (valcha luna / вълча луна) in Bulgaria too. Mysterious and exciting it may be, but it makes our dogs think they are wolves too. Even though one of them is only a shih tzu they'll howl through the night tonight, and through the night of any full moon. I don't think they're fully aware of what's going on but the barking of the more streetwise dogs living around us spurs them on.

So... lots of coffee and daytime naps for me and Priyatelkata tomorrow.

I enjoyed your poem Paul. I'll read it again at 3:00 am.

Turlough

Submitted by marandina on

Cheers, T. If anyone else talked about reading it at 3am I wouldn't take them seriously. With you, on the other hand.. 

 

Appreciate the read and comment. Will catch up with your Iran story soon. 

 

Submitted by Turlough on

3:00 am is when wolves are at their best... the animals that is, not the football team (but you knew that).

Turlough

Submitted by Rhiannonw on

I think your writing was more visual than the photo, with the moon through and on the trees, and the wind howling through!

Particularly liked the last 3 lines (though, now unseen, its 'caressing' work will continue!) Wasn't sure of the reference to 'iron'? Rhiannon

 

Submitted by marandina on

Hi Rhiannon. Thanks for reading. It's a reference to the moon being made mainly of iron :)

 

Submitted by skinner_jennifer on

Hi Paul,

we had a gorgeous moon last night, in fact I left the blind up in the kitchen and stood gazing at it for quite a while. Makes me wish that humans didn't mess with nature and its beauty. My star sign of cancer is ruled by the moon and I feel a great affinity with this silver lady who has filled the imagination of many writers.

Your poem shows exactly how that inspiration can manifest with your excellent creative powers. The wolf being such a mystery is one of my favourite creatures and I was drawn to your words.

Thank you for sharing.

Jenny.

 

Submitted by marandina on

As always, thanks so much, Jenny. I tried to get a pic of the moon the other night but the delayed exposure on my camera phone just resulted in a blur with roofs as a backdrop. I might try again later :) 

 

Submitted by marandina on

Thanks for the cherries, Eds. Much appreciated. 

 

Submitted by Kris on

Event though I had the telescope set up & high res camera ready, waiting, waiting, waiting.... and then a layer of overcast moved in... at least I got the picture from this poem & its got cherries... Very Cool Paul*

 

Submitted by marandina on

Thanks for reading it, Kris. Any successful pic of a full moon is very cool. 

 

Submitted by D G Moody on

We missed the 25th due to cloud, but this morning there she was - huge over the fens; and I thought of your poem, such ethereal language and imagery, so perfect for us Paul - a good one!

Dougie Moody

Submitted by marandina on

Thanks Dougie. The full moon has been spectacular all week. It really is a wonderful sight. 

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

clever moon not letting you catch her with a photo, so you had to write this lovely poem instead :0)

 

Submitted by marandina on

On the upside, I have been very much enjoying looking at your pics of the moon, Di. The night focus on my mobile is pants for moon pics and I forget to try during the day. It's been a stunning Wolf Moon hasn't it? 

 

Submitted by Di_Hard on

Thankyou for saying that :0) I was interested, how you said your photo came out as a blur, as when the moon was full, and I tried photoing it, just as with you, it didn't work, though mine was more of a BLARE, like there was just too much light to be held in a circle. But I have not come up with a wonderful poem instead! Too cloudy and dark for any photos today