A bright, clear and cold night…
The near full moon setting low in the winter sky,
Illuminating the bare tree branches;
Casting ghostlike shadows on the snow;
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Casting mysterious light down to us. Some seen, some missed, some ignored; Some we danced under, some we sang to. Some we loved under… Some we expressed our love under. moon as a great symbol for the love experiences........ moon pure. delicate. love. thank you for this wonderful poem. tony
'A bright, clear and cold night… The near full moon setting low in the winter sky, Illuminating the bare tree branches; Casting ghostlike shadows on the snow; Ghostly arms and fingers stretching around the yard.' beautiful lines, an exceptional eye for nature, beginning a wonderfully appreciated poem :)
A stunning eulogy. This may just be the most deserving poem of the day...
Good to see this lovely poem again, thanks to it being selected as Poem of the day. Congratulations!
Moonlight, and love, two of life's purest and most delicate gifts. Wonderful poem Bill.
Forty-two years is a lot of moonlight Yes, it sure is, Bill!
sometimes we reflect our sadness to moon...lovely poem sir.
Lovely (both the poem and the picture) . Really enjoyed reading this one. Thanks for sharing. Well done.
It is always a source of mystery to me how a poet can paint and create emotion thru poetry. This lovely, heartfelt poem is emotionally great, in feelings and in its form.
A silent moon sets on a quiet night to tell many more things and nurture the future. Wonderful poem shared.
Impressive work, Bill...Your pictorial imagescape grandeur paints a poetic canvass for the reader to ensconce in. Polished crafting...Stellar close-out line! ~FjR~
Exquisite poetry. Extraordinary poem of love. The imagery and the storyline transgress the boundaries of time and are timeless wonders