Starlight pricks heaven’s violet mantle
Evening shades fade to velvet umber
Luminous in languorous liquid light
Eternal sentinel of mortal slumber
Never failing, forever wax and waning
Enduring, eternal moon.
Written in response to Sadje‘s What do You See #75 photo prompt.
Image credit: Jasmin Chew@ Unsplash
The image shows a young woman looking up at the sky where a new moon is visible. Her stance is meditative.
Selene is the Greek goddess of the moon. Her Roman equivalent is Luna.
luna's on line 
What a befitting ode to Selene. Loved it Chris 💙
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Thanks so much, Radhika!
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A beautiful acrostic poem
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Thank you, Cassa 🙂
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I love this beautiful ode to Selene! Your site’s namesake! Thanks Chris for joining in.
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Thank you for providing the moon-themed prompt, Sadje! How could I fail to be ode inspired? 🙂
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Indeed, it’s right up your alley. It’s a pleasure my friend
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Blissful it is. Wow.
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Thanks, Kritika! 🙂
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Pleasure 🙂
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Reblogged this on Keep it alive and commented:
Reblog- First in this week, in response to WDYS # 75. A beautiful poem from Chris Hall. Enjoy!
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Thanks for sharing, Sadje! Have a wonderful week ahead 🙂
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You too Chris! It’s always a pleasure my friend
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This was gorgeous, Chris! Such magical lines 🙂
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Thank you, Tom! 🙂
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Ah, a particuarly lovely ode to the moon. This is a perfect gem of a line: Luminous in languorous liquid light.
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Oh, thank you, Liz! I’ve just been reading how Faby is seduced by Louis on a moonlit night…
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Ohhhh my..my poet heart is doing a double sommersault…this is so beautiful Chris😊😊😉
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Such high praise, Mich! Thanks so much 🙂
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So very haunting and beautiful. Just lovely to read and imagine.
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Thank you! 🙂
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That is magical, Chris. Nicely done.
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Thanks so much, Jacqui!
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Beautiful poetry ❤🌺
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Thank you!
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It’s a pleasure
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A wonderful verse to Selene ❤
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We’ve had some beautiful moons these past few nights 🙂
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How wonderful!
We get magnificent moons here too. ❤🌹
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This is beautiful Chris!
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Thanks, Di!
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So much alliteration! It rolls off the tongue when read aloud – a real treat!
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Thanks so much, M. 🙂 Poetry should be read out loud!
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A lovely ode. Your words seems so magical. Keep penning. Have a beautiful day ahead😊
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Thank you so much! You too 🙂
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Welcome🤗
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Beautiful, Chris! I love your poetry. 🤩
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Thanks so much, Susan! 🙂
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That acrostic is a beautiful ode to the lovely crescent mood Chris .. 👏🏼👏🏼
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Thanks so much, HS! 🙂
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Wonderful!
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Thank you, Benjamin!
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Welcome! Hope you’ll have a great day!
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Gorgeous, Chris😊
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Thanks so much, Jude!
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Such a pleasure Chris.
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I’m getting behind in reading everyone’s posts so trying to catch up a little now. I like this one a lot😀 The first line is my favorite!
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Thanks, Debra! I’m always captivated by the night sky 🙂
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[…] Chris Hall; Ode to Selene […]
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Lovely.🌘
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Thanks, Jules 🙂
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A perfect mood setter for an evening ramble. Lovely, Chris.
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Thanks, Matthew!
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Ahhhh… the peace and tranquillity!
I really like this one, Chris… I wonder if Selene / Luna will appear when my Gods and Goddesses reappear 🤔🙂
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Oh I do hope so, Tom. I’m sure she’d make an excellent addition to your pantheon 🙂
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When last we saw them, they were all popping up, so there’s a good chance! 🙂
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🙂
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