When the moon is abroad,
the night opens its fingers
to catch the petals of its
blossoming light, share
the kisses of stars.
She hangs full faced in grace
singing dreams from the dew,
light flows from the streaming mane
palominos coursing fields in full flight,
hanging on the fireflies mating call.
Babes suckle the peace of her
creamy light, fishes flash -- rise
to catch the incautious moth drawn
to the bright, stirring lover’s dance
through shadows cast by her full arms.
Inspiration for poet, catching fantasies
to be shared with the blanketing night.
The moon moves in its heavenly arc,
coming to rest in the nest of our hearts,
never to wander far from our loving earthly arms.
11:51 PM
11/09/07
Alexandria, VA
In a list
A contest entry
- HONOUR THE MOON ~CONTEST~ by Moons Lunar Angel.
2100 points, ended November 18, 2007, 12 entries
Bronze trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
Comments
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A Beautiful Moon Poem!
The first stanza is especially well crafted, personifying the night. This is an excellent opening to the poem with strong imagery that immediately draws the reader into the scene and the experience. I like your use of slant rhymes, which support the natural rhythm of the poem without overwhelming it, as slant rhymes are more subtle, but it takes a good poet to use them well. Nice work!
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Thank you
It took coming to this site and Micol to learn what slant rhymes were. I use them because of the way they make the words sing and echo each other, tie meanings into phrases where they would otherwise pass unnoticed. Micol showed me that there was a name for it.
It for similar reasons I use alliteration and interior rhymes. I love a lyrical quality and a sensual feeling to my work. I think it helps it stay in a persons thoughts and memories. Now, you say "but it takes a good poet to use them well."
I hope I came close
Peace & Light,
Tom B.
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Thank you for sharing this with me
It did indeed bring a smile to my face 
Mel
P.S. I love this background!
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Given the tone and nature of this piece and your soon to be born, I thought it would touch you. Glad it brought a smile.
Love, Tom B.
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Tom, thank you for thinking of me. I am so glad that you sent me here. I simply adore the last two lines but the whole of this made me sigh. I am going to bookmark this and come back again for some more inspiraton.
Love
Juls
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This is a study of the moon. The vision was such that I thought you would enjoy the images and interplay. Glad it touched you.
Love, Tom B.
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Tom,
I thought I had commented on this but apprently I did not, please forgive my neglect.
Your words bring tears to my eyes and warm to my heart. Just knowing you is a blessing all in itself. You honor me in your thoughts spilled in ink and leave me speechless. I have no words to express my graditude except, thank you
Blessings
Bel
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Better late than never I am glad to know it touched you, I never asked for anything more You never know the effect of your path in this world except the smiles you receive. Never make lite of them. You always have a place in my heart.
Love, Tom B.
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When the moon is abroad,
the night opens its fingers
to catch the petals of its
blossoming light, share
the kisses of stars.
beautiful imagery here poet. congrats on the bronze!
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Glad you enjoyed. This was for the gift it is.
Thanks for appreciating the effort.
Love, Tom B.
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Thank you dear. a smile from you is a blessing to my heart.
Love, Tom B.
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Very nice, especially the alliteration and internal rhymes/half-rhymes that both hold the poem together and help us slide unbroken from word to word. And what it says is, of course, beautiful.
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I really learned alot when you brought up half rhymes and slant rhymes. I never knew about them before. I guess my natural sense of lyricism picked them up along with my time spent playing with jive. I internalized alot from reading other poets and trying to copy their styles. People from Walt Whitman to Wallace Stevens along with Beat Poets while I was in high school. The French Symbolists primarily in college. Then when I was going for my Masters it was the South American Anti-poets. Metaphor, symbolism and imagery were what I was conscious of, but I think the way words move and create with sound was something I aquired as well. Thanks for stopping by, your insight and knowledge is always a gift.
Peace & Light
Tom B.
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What more can I say that hasn't already been said! I am enchanted by this piece as mum surely will too. You have penned a very worthy piece here.
Thank you for entering and good luck!
Lil
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thanks for taking the time to have this contest. Thank you choosing my simple words for third. I am honored to be in such great company.
Love Tom B.
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The first stanza of this poem spills over, and causes me to become drenched in its loveliness. You go one to slip and whirl through time and space with grace and ability. This poem surely depicts our Bel. She ignites the night and blushes the sunshine of the day. A splendid work here poet. Thank you for loving Be, this entry, and we wish you the best.
Much Love & Many Blessings ♥
Renee
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Thanks for finding so much love in my simple words. Thanks for finding my images and vision of moon and light worthy of third.
Love, Tom B.
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could have been better
I enjoyed this piece although. You could have made it more indepth and longer if you wanted to. -
yeah beautiful indeed, the rhythms and imaginitive tones present through all of this creates a mastery insight into the nature and connection of the dreaming conscious and with such inspirational imagery of dream catching that gives a great honor to the moons powers and so as is this is brilliant work,
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-jas
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Tremendous comment
more boisterous then my simple soft poem, but a genuine gift to my heart. Thank you.
Love, Tom B.
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so many are asleep...are they all dreaming?
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Unfortunately, no.
Then again, many are and may they be as sweet as chocolate and soft as feathers.
Thanks.
Love, Tom B.
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tomisb
Wonderful use of words - enjoyed it very much - thanks for sharing
Mr. Doug
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Thanks for stopping and sharing the pleasure you gained from my poem. Much appreciated.
Peace & Love, Tom B.
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Great way you played with your words must say three months back i was in a car accident and surely i needed stuff like this. i need to dream that everything happens through Gods will. thanks.
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I have been in serious accidents, part of recovery is learning to give thanks, celebrate every small success, and you are right, letting ourselves be touched by the richness of the world. Thank you.
Love Tom B.
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Beautifully worded. This write really digs emotions and pens them into a poetic form. Very beauty dedication.
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Thanks for stopping and sharing back the joy you received.
Love, Tom B.,
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you are a true poet and I always enjoy your writes. The words just flow. This was so relaxing for me. It isn't easy to catch fantasies ... poet or no.
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Now I am somewhat abashed.
This was just a vision I followed from beginning to end. Sometimes I can see clearly enough to let breathe on the page. When it lives in words my heart feels I have done enough. I would love to take credit, but as I find out, talent isn't earned, it is a gift. To honor the gift is to do the hard work to refine it. The greatest joy comes when you are able to share it with others for then the joy is multiplied. So thank you for sharing this with me.
Love, Tom B.
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This is a lovely painting of words. You did justice to the magic of Luna.
Fantastic job!
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Thanks, coming from you I know it is true. It is good to hear from you again. Enjoying Florida, cause it is cold here in DC.
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Central Florida is just gorgeous now. Just like San Diego weather. We are finally out of the humidity. It's warm and sunny and the skies are just lovely. Hurricane season will be over at the end of this month and we haven't had a hurricane yet. Knock on wood. But I was kinda looking forward to my first 'cane.
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I love that you have blended so many things in this write..its a beautiful delicate moving piece..
Very well done.
Peace and many blessings
~A~
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Thank you, Melissa. I knew you would see the tenderness and the grace of the words. You would let me know if the touch was off. I simply tried to let the moon shower itself upon our lives.
Love, Tom B.
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it is interesting how you can start with one thing and go completely into another. I like the way you can meld the form of nature around us, with what accures most naturally to man. UNT
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I took a chance. I started with the world as it opens to moonlight, danced with all that occurs in moonlight and then returned to how the world deals with the moon. I got lucky, it seems to work and evoke a strong response
Love, Tom B.
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Liked the presentation with the mooons and stsars in tbe background evening sky. Very fitting, then the golden color print as well all fit together so well with the poem. Liked the flow and the thoughts expressed in these lines.The moon can certainly be an inspiration to poets as they gaze up into the evening sky.
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Thank you. I am glad you enjoyed so well by brief sortie into the blessings of moonlight.
Love, Tom B.
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I can see why this was featured~ very beautiful and dreamy. Exquisite.
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Sometimes the quality and vibrancy of the pictures I paint suprise me. This is one.
Thank you for sharing your pleasure with me. I am blessed by it. Love, Tom B.
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There is a reason the moon does glow
to lift us from the heart that's low
There is a reason the cycles seen
to show duals there in all that's seen
Eddy
And can tell by the fish line that you are
indeed a sportsman...
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I am a naturalist. I have enjoyed the lessons that the world portrays in its innocence. There is much to be gained. Thank you for all of your kind words and for sharing your pleasure with me.
Peace & Love, Tom B.
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Truly you are a picture painter,with your words and full of imagery, and a true romantic of the night and day.I notice you mentioning the fireflies mating,,I am from Canada and was intrigued by them in New Jersey at night..No wonder you are such a wonderful poet, you view all,enjoy all,and share it in such a romantic way...You are full of passion for life and love....Wonderful write!
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It is a gift to be able to show a great deal with a few words. Sometimes I am so gifted. It is nice to know I have succeeded for you. When I write it is as much listening as it is saying.
Love, Tom B.
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The moon has beena great source of different energies for me...i too am a fan!/ I honour her every chance i get. You packed this with full rich creamy words that flow straight from her to me...greeat comfort...wanted to grab my down comforter and feel the soothing in this poem....excellent tribute...am sure shes smiling down on this pleasantry! well done my friend! Good luck!
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Then I am blessed. For surely, to be able to gift your friends, those you love, with a poem that touches their heart is a blessing in all ways.
Love, Tom B.
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Beautiful Write
Such rich imagery in all your poetry. This one is so tender and sweet, I just love it. The title we need to dream, (I sure know I do), then the first line When the moon is abroad and the last line The moon moves in its heavenly arc, coming to rest in the nest of our hearts,(EXCELLENT) never to wandar far from our loving earthly arms. Excellent and beautiful write, Blessings Kelle Marie, stavykm
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Thanks for all the wonderful compliments. I was just trying bring forward the images that make a moon lit night such a wonderful thing. I am filled with joy that it appears I have succeeded in doing this. Most of all I am very pleased to find this joy is shared with those that read it.
Love, Tom B.
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Absolutely Beautiful!
I agree with lady bug. The last part is just superb! That is not to say that the rest isn't...but that part just grabbed me and took me dancing to the moon. It is amazing to be able to find beauty. So many people cannot do this but it is captured so well here, held not too tightly and not too loosely. Beautiful.
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Thanks for finding so much beauty here and for sharing so much joy with me. I am blessed by your happiness and touched that I could have a little to do with it.
Love, Tom B.
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you made me sit under the moon gracefully dreaming ...beautiful poem
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If you sat beneath the moon with stars upon your lips, I am sure your wishes were granted
Love, Tom B.
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I believe the last stanza holds the song tightest and best in the fantasy of blankets in the night while the moon rest on its heavenly arc inside our hearts,
never to wander far from our loving earthly arms of the Moon.
I hope you don't mind me quoting yourself.
wonderful metaphor that fits the title
I hope you take home a medal for this one.
Tamara
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Thank you for the lovely comment. I feel blessed when someone is touched by any part of a poem of mine. Please to have you share in the joy.
Love, Tom B.
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You portray Luna in romantic, vivid and charming words that do truely inspire poetic thoughts and honor the moon. Good luck in this contest..
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Thanks for such kind words. I am glad to please.
Love Tom B.
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I am becoming a fan of your work.
very enchanting the melodies in honour of the moon.
Really enjoyed reading this spotlight, very well deserved.
ephiphany
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Fan was derived from fanatic
Truly, I am honored to arouse that level of interest I am touched that you share your joy so willing with me.
Love, Tom B.
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Tom...I wish I could sit here long enough to tell you of all the beauty I see in this astounding write! The imagery in this is magical and beautifully vivid. The language, stellar. And, the use of metaphor is simply delicious, my friend!! Just WOW! I can't even pick a favorite stanza, let alone a favorite line...I'd have to copy/paste the whole poem!! I do so love your work, my friend. Absolutely gorgeous, and I know she will adore it.....as do I. Bravo!!
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I really must admit, I feel and intense level of energy behind your words, not sure why. I come away from your comment astonished for the feeling I feel behind it. It may be just me, but if is not, I am humbled by it.
All the glowing compliments, I can say feel wonderful. Particularly since I tend to look at my poems for days seeing if there is a way they can be improved with a nip or a tuck. I am prone to work my way out of the negative when it refers to myself. I have to give you my thanks for all the joy you bring to this.
Love, Tom B.
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Yes, we need to dream... so much embedded in the title of this poem... if it weren't for dreams what would poets be??? A lovely, gentle moon song this is, Tom. Somehow it made me think of an old native American saying about 10 rules for a happy life... I remember only two of them, lol.... make love often and howl to the moon!
~ Nicolette
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This is just a dance of feelings and visions. A impressionistic painting that has grown on me since I wrote it.
I tried to reveal the spirit of moon filled night and I am honored that it resonated in this way for you. Yes, we need to howl at the moon as much as we need to soak up the good nights when we find them and be full of dreams.
Thank you
Love, Tom B.
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What a great song of the night and life that plays out softly in it. One of my absolute favorite images was of the fish jumping out of the water and glinting silver in the moonlight while lovers watched on. That was so pretty. But I guess that because I have seen that before, it really strikes a nice memory for me. Wonderful poem as usual!
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The night holds its own dance when we are in the company of the moon. Glad you enjoyed my picture of the opening blossom created by the soft light of the moon.
Love, Tom B.
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This piece was eloquently written. You threw in amazing imagery to convey your message and yet the poem still flowed with ease. I enjoyed this poem, write on.
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Poetry has a underlying structure that makes it create its own music, create magic. Without it, it just becomes words and words I have too many of. I am glad to find it flowed for you and took you along for the ride.
Peace & Love, Tom B.
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honor it you did!
great image-filled piece! I agree 100% we do need to dream! good luck in the contest!
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Thanks for sharing your pleasure. I am sure you realize that joy shared is joy multiplied.
Peace & Love, Tom B.
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What a beautiful piece you have written here!
I love the imagery in this. Great job and
all the best to you with it in the contest.
Thanks a lot for sharing it here!
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Thanks for dropping by and enjoying the picture I painted.
Peace & Love, Tom B.
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A heavenly tribute to the moon filled with lovely visions of serenity. I am such a softie for anything to do with the planetary universe especially the moon. Great background presentation as well! That baby is angelic...
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I like to occasionally take a symbol like the moon and run with it. Thanks for enjoying my effort. Love, Tom B.
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A gentle ambience resonates in the peacefulness in your words. I'm relieved that humanity still dreams of peace, for heaven still leaves evidence of it's possibilities in nature's beauty, in a baby's innocence, in the love we are capapble of. The palaminos coursing full flight is a joyous image in my mind, too, and there is a powerful current in that energy. I would hope for waking dreams of the same quality to pursue. Beauty spoken!
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I am playing with new images and a new style. I like the way it allows me to expand my vision and speak a clearer tongue. Thanks for enjoying this so much. I depend on you in a way to let me know from your response how much I am connecting to the message I want to send.
Love Tom B.
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Masterful Write
You my dear was born a poet and will always be a poet, mastering words of beautiful hues painting picture we love to see with our minds eye. This has given me love, passion, life, and peace. My talented friend you have catptured the soul of a poet in this write...excellent read....novy
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Your words honor me. This idyll is simply a picture that in its description, hopefully, captures the heart of the one it was written for.
Love, Tom B.
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beautifully done, To,! She will love this and be so honored that your words whisper such kind thoughts to her heart!
Lynda
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I tried to just catch moon and the heaven we make out of it. So too, in the end, I tried to reflect her inner beauty in a way that would glow in her heart without feeling to over wrought. Thanks for all of your kind thoughts.
Love, Tom B.
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wow i wish i could string something together like that, its so descriptive yet flows in a way of peacefullness and uninteruption. There are many things a poet can learn just from reading your work.
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Thank you, I feel complimented more than I, perhaps, deserve. This is just a picture painted with words. I am blessed if you find it enchanting. Again, my thanks.
Peace & Love, Tom B.
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Beautiful words.
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thanks, just wanted to try my hand at a song to the moon.
Peace & Love, Tom B.
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