a flash of light
then darkness
my moon, my wonderful moon
where is she?
her name is Selene
and she’s captivating
she can be huge, and brilliant
or far, far away
but she’s always mine
but now she’s red, blood red
is she angry?
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Image credit: Joseph Corl @Unspash
Picture # 1 shows:
Total lunar eclipse 3/14/25, showcasing the captivating reddish glow of a blood moon against the dark night sky. Just a bit of white at the top! The stars dot the black background on a very clear night!
Written in response to Sadje‘s What Do You See #284 photo prompt.
luna's on line 
Not angry at you, just incensed by what ‘humanity’ is doing to her beautiful planet.
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Of course, I thought so. It’s very sad for the Earth and that lovely Moon.
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🙂
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NO, not angry — it’s a time to release what no longer serves you. New beginnings. ❤️
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Ah yes, I can see her now. Then a couple of weeks later, she will be reborn again. Delightful.
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A beautiful poem Chris. Moon is your special friend, even it appears in your blog name. How could it be angry at you. Thank you for joining in.
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Aww, thanks Sadje. A name is often useful in a blog – it might be a moon or it might be a little cat!
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It can fit the occasion. Now it’s the moon 🌕 and at other times, the cat 🐈⬛
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😉🤗
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🥰🥰🥰
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Excellent, Chris! That cratered orb stirs creativity. 🙂
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Yes indeed. It’s a fascinating place in that moon, isn’t it?
Thanks, Dave!
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luna fine
moon mist
crater lake armstrong
dark side
all one time
or ta other
slice
and full moon s fever
fetid and full throttle too~
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Lots of thoughts, eh? That first step – and the great leap, and now let’s sing to the Pink Floyd.
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yes indeed
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The man in the moon must be distressed by the state of affairs on Earth! Love the poem, Chris! 🌝
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Very sad for that man on the moon – shame for him and shame for all of us.
Thanks so much, Cheryl!
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That was really lovely… thanks so much, Nick.
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Each of my kids have their own phase of the moon from when they were born.
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That’s really interesting, are they very different then?
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Beautiful, Chris. ♥️✨🫶
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Thanks so much, Shreya. 🩷😊🌟
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You’re welcome
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lovely, Chris … if the moon answers your question, do let us know pls…😋
🤍🌷
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Ha ha, I will! Thanks so much, Destiny. 🩷🌟😊
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pleasure…🤍✨
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[…] oh my moon […]
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Lovely Chris.
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Thank you, Di!
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A beautiful poem 💝
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Thanks very much!
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You’re most welcome 🙂
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Chris, this feels quietly tender and a little haunting. I really like how it captures longing in such a simple, intimate way.
~David
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Aww, thanks so much, David.💖🌟
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An evocative poem.
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Thanks so much, Liz!
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You’re welcome, Chris!
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Chris I loved the personification and the claiming her for your own… we always want to lay claim but some things cannot be contained!! Anger? No I rather think disappointment!
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The beautiful moon is almost weeping… don’t you think?
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Mmm. If she were weeping she’d definitely be blue…
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The moon has feelings too. Nice one, Chris.
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But, of course! 🌚
Thanks, Keith.
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I see no reason why the moon would not be angry, Chris. Everyone else is. A great poem.
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Aww, thanks so much, Robbie.
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My pleasure, Chris.
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I love how you infuse personality to the moon, Chris! Perhaps it is rightfully angry.
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Thanks so much, Punam.
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You are welcome, Chris.
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If she is, I am with her, for missing to see her on the very night and your beautiful verses! 😉🤗👍🌹
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Ah well, you will find her very quickly, dancing in that beautiful space, and she will be happy again. Dear Selene… 🌟💖🌚
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It is unfortunate that the red – is just atmospheric. And that lovely luna is indeed moving just a tad further away from terra ferma. So lovely to see her full…Maybe the red was just deep blushing pink?
“April’s full moon is called the Pink Moon. This name comes from the pink wildflowers that often bloom in early spring, particularly the creeping phlox. Other names for this full moon include the Breaking Ice Moon, Budding Moon, Awakening Moon, Egg Moon, and Paschal Moon.”
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Thank you for telling me that – very useful, although it’s a bit different in the southern hemisphere. Still good to do a few poems about those – I will write those down.
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🙂
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she might be angry when she hears that the asteroid that had a slight chance of hitting us now has a chance of hitting the moon ❤️
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Good grief… that’s a bit worrying!
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[…] Chris; Oh my moon […]
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touching work
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Thank you!
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I think the moon was blushing from your poetry, Chris. 🙂
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Ha ha, thank you so much, Maria!😊
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I so so love this ❣️
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Oh gosh, I’m so flatted! Thanks so much, Mich💖
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