Written for Eugi’s Moonwashed Weekly Prompt ~ Star-flecked
It seems I rarely think of the moon; she’s just there, suspended in the sky in some kind of pretentious orbit around the earth. Unlike the sun with his blistering summer rays that our mothers warned us about, the moon’s ambient glow is somehow taken for granted. I’m sure the moon is a she. We are inextricably linked, la luna and me, and I know she forgives me for not paying my respects more often. But she is present in the most unassuming of ways. It happens silently, softly in the very early hours of a new day as her lunar aura pirouettes across my lashes. My eyelids quiver open to see her peeking from behind the tree branches sprawled across the blue-grey sky. And I watch through smiling, star-flecked eyes as she gracefully disappears into the shadows.
mellow morning moon
quietly you slip away
into the stillness
NAR©2024
This is the delightful Cat Stevens with “Moon Shadow”
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tat is beautiful! 💞💞🤗🤗
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Thank you, CA! Sorry it has taken me so long to respond. I have been off line for a few days, mourning the death of my husband’s twin brother. I appreciate your thoughts!
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What a gorgeous haibun, Nancy!
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Many thanks! I am truly delighted by your comment.
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You are so welcome.
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The moon is such a magical thing, she seems almost unreal
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It’s a mystical aura like no other.
Thank you, Simon. 🌕
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My pleasure 🙂🙏🌜
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The moon is like a quiet introvert. No wonder I feel so understood by her.
Beautiful haibun, Nancy.
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She’s very relatable and adaptable, shining equally on both the timid field mice and the raving werewolves.
Thank you for sharing your thoughts, Nicole.
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A beautifully written haibun and your imagery is stunning, Nancy! 💕
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Thank you for such a beautiful compliment, Eugi! 🌝🩶
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You’re so welcome, Nancy.
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Nicely done! She’s a beautiful companion, often illusive, but there are some nights when her light falls into the room and it’s pure enchantment.
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Nicely done, D! Lovely comment!
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Gorgeous. And of course, perfect tune!
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Cat is so effortless.
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He is. An easy voice to listen to.
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Haibunilicious work indeed; & thanks for Cat’s Moonshadow!
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Most welcome, Ron. Love me some Cat!
Thank you!
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Absolutely beautiful , Nancy. Love it.💕
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Much appreciated, Grace.
Thank you! 😊
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My pleasure 💕🥰💕
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wow
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Thank you so much!
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simply beautiful, Nancy.
(I’m sure she’s a she too…😉💫)
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She has to be, with a name like La Luna!
Thanks so much, dear Destiny. 🌝
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always a pleasure 🤍💫🌷
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Beautifully written Nancy 💜💜
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Thank you, dear Willow.
There’s something about the moon. 🌕 💛
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yed it’s very special 💜💜
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A beautifully crafted haibun Nancy. 😍
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Thank you, dear Sadje.
I love to see the morning moon. 🌕💛
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Yes it’s a beautiful sight.
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An eloquent Haibun and your imagery is sublimely delightful and charming Nancy. 🌕 😍
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I am touched by your gracious words, Ivor …. as always.
Thank you! 💛🩶
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You’re welcome Nancy 🌕😍
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