Not a cloud in the heavens interrupted her ascent as she glid in slow motion reaching her highest intent like a winged giant goddess heedful was the goldenrod the stars succumbed to silence and I heard her speak to God "I’m coming, wait up, wait up. I have a bright idea. It’s the perfect time to prod them: they're not alone down there." Then from atop-- pearlescent, she turned to me and winked I gasped and at that moment, the stars turned on their blink ablaze with the exuberance of her luscious buttermilk glow Luna curtsied, pirouetted, and my way a kiss did blow mesmerized by her affection my heart, like a tidal-wave, flexed so I promised to bear witness to whatever would come next she looked at me with kindness and started her regal descent but the mountains gushed up to meet her so with the trees, my pregnant moon rests. *** © 2021 selmamartin.com
Here’s a friendly reminder, in case you haven’t noticed, but the Harvest Moon appears full from Monday night into Thursday night this week in October, and I don’t want you to miss it.
According to The Maine Farmer’s Almanac, the Algonquin tribes, in what is now the northeastern U.S., called the full Moon in October the Travel Moon, the Dying Grass Moon, or the Sanguine or Blood Moon. But there are other names to add to this list.
All with lovely histories.
Also, according to the Nasa Website, as of October 16th, 2021, the new name of Lucy
Moon has been added to that list.
Another name for this full Moon is the Lucy Moon, for the NASA mission named Lucy that is set to launch on Saturday, Oct. 16, 2021, at 5:34 a.m. EDT on a journey to the Trojan asteroids.
Nasa Website, Full Moon Guide
“Lucy in the sky with diamonds,” (you know where that comes from, right?)
Today I wish to regale you with a poem and all this lovely information, confident that you too are a lunatic like me.
Photo: Image by Jim Cooper from Pixabay
As to my answer: Every which moon turns me into a lovesick loon. You?
Happy moon-gazing, my lovelies, and I wish you miracles.
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Gorgeous piece, Selma. So uplifting and beautiful . Truly enjoyed the message and flow.💕
xo, Grace. Thanks for reading. xo
Truly my pleasure 💕
Thank you for the reminder, and the lovely poem, Selma! We are blessed with clear skies today which should be perfect for harvest moon-watching 🌝
Glad to hear. Nothing is sadder than knowing the moon is out there and the clouds stand in the way. The moon and I connected last night. Not so sure we will tonight as we have overcast skies. But I have my fingers crossed for tomorrow– the big day. Stay beautiful, dear friend. I bless you. xo
Glad to hear you made the connection 🌝
we’re all lunatics, I should hope, in the best sense of the word …. how lovely the moon in her fair skin ….
I really love the imagery you’ve woven in your poem, all magick and sparkles and light …. it’s dreamy and easy and feels …….. good. Just the right medicine for this Monday – moon medicine! And so I wish you Bright Moon Blessings this moon-filled week – may you be cleansed and re-filled with her beauty — hope you have happy viewing weather 🙂
Moon medicine, indeedy! Glad you liked that, WildChild. Last night, Monday, she and I connected. Aww so lovely. Not sure we’ll visit tonight as the clouds are obnoxious today, but that will make it even sweeter tomorrow Wednesday when she’ll be in her splendor-est form. Be well, my sweets. We are looking at the same moon. xoxo
yes, it’s mind blowing when we consider, oceans apart, yet still, the very same moon – that’s a miracle really – but then the universe is chock filled! glad that it’s turning out to be good communing – I’ll wait and see what comes this eve 😉
be well and safe – joy + peace my friend 🙂
Same to you: joy, peace & miracles. xo
I adore watching a full moon in clear skies, its so magical (fellow lunatic here Selma 😅).. Beautiful poem with stunning imagery ❤
My lunatic sista! hehe. I wish you clear skies all week. And you and I and all the creatures of the night will be looking up at he very same moon. Cool. Here’s wishing you a magical week. Be well. IWYM
Reading this poem felt like meditation. A real masterpiece! The image matches your words so well and I love how this piece is so delightfully rich in imagery and magic. “So with the trees, my pregnant moon rests.”- wow, a powerful way to finish off the brilliant piece! Lucy moon does sound rather poetic! We are all lunatics indeed 😉 Again, this gorgeous poem makes me smile.
Like meditation? Oh my. High praise to the muse.
And magic. You saw it!? So pleased.
I like it that you read.
Hey, Sam, where are your new blog posts? I visit but … or are you taking a break and reading only? That’s fine too.
Thanks for the continued support and encouragement. You’ve no idea how much your words mean to me.
Thank you.
The pleasure is all mine 💖
I don’t post everyday or even frequently. Usually a week gap or so between posts 😁 Thanks a lot for the visit anyway. 🙏 I truly appreciate your time.
Looks and sound straight out of a fairytale 😍
Aww. Warms my heart. Thanks. Come again. Thanks.
You’re most welcome and I will for sure 😊❣️
What a lovely poem, Selma! ❤️
🤓 🙏
Gorgeous poetry
gorgeous writing, Selma, as always — time for all of us to to fling off our clothes & take a moon bath, yes?