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The eyes of the moon
set deep in gray lunar craters,
turn focus through random puffs
of cloud mist, illumining lovers,

solitary dreamers, hopeful believers
and skeptical deceivers, beckoning
with hypnotic beams, drawing soul
to soul for the moment of reckoning.






Lightning ignites thunderous crescendos,
shivering spines, awaking desires,
spelling possibilities across the skies,
re-birthing the moon and you--now--sparking fires.










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Graphics by A2K-M-C


Prompt:

the moon birthed
right before us
as we stared
doe-eyed at the sky
softness knotted upon
tongues longing
to touch with love
yet tied with silence

~ quote by Autumn Gypsy


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  • Sudo Nimh silver member
    October 23

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    ohh lovely..so many wispy layers of meaning..floating like veils barely grasped in the nimble fingers of a cosmic bellydancer.."spelling possibilities across the skies"..oh how true and how well said. ----{-@ x12 to you madame..


    • Aesthete2000 gold member
      October 24
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      You out-do yourself, Sudo-C-J--
      "cosmic belly dancer"!!!!!!!!!!!

      Thank you, WWW
      (woman word warrior)

      M-C


  • penman gold member
    October 19

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    Excellent

    A very creative and well expressed write. Best of luck in the contest


  • Blushfulmoon silver member
    October 17

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    excellent

    Enjoyed the read
    Also the imagery as well
    Best of luck in the contest
    Hugs
    Susan~~~


  • albymyheart gold member
    October 6

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    Very nice. I really loved your last line, it brought a smile to my face. Lovely imagery with beautiful language...Alby

    • Aesthete2000 gold member
      October 6
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      Hi, Alby.
      Glad to bring a smile!
      Right, to be re-born,
      might as well have it
      be with a giant spark,
      a big fuss!!!

      Thank you!

      M-C


  • Rick Weston silver member
    October 4

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    now - encouraging us to do as we must and give in as we want with the same reasoning and drive. nicely put to pen in your verse.

    • Aesthete2000 gold member
      October 4
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      Taking full advantage of each moment---
      letting the spark light up a concept,
      an action. Ah, yes, the drive!!!

      Nice to see you here---and to share thoughts!

      M-C


  • pixiestix gold member
    October 4
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    I love the graphic! The moon emanates such tremendous and wonderful energy and I think you've captured it perfectly in your art and in your words.

    Now...there is no time like the present and each new or rebirthed moon offers us fresh opportunity if we fan the sparks to flame.

    Wonderful Aes.

    Why do I still see Jackie Gleason's face when I look at the moon? lol


    • Yemassee gold member
      October 4
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      Penny Singleton? Was that her name, the main Blondie? Arthur Lake? Or is that someone else, I guess I could look it up.

      • Aesthete2000 gold member
        October 4
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        You are right! with both.

        A re-run of Murder She Wrote was airing and I heard
        a familiar voice.....there she was, Penny Singleton.
        One never forgets the voice---which also rarely changes!!!
        (She lived till '95, passing away in 2003.)

        • Yemassee gold member
          October 4
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          I think it's cool when you see some old star you haven't seen in years. Shows Like "Murder..." and "The Love Boat" were good for that. I remember seeing Van Johnson on loveboat.

          • Aesthete2000 gold member
            October 4
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            Angela--Jessica had them together on "Murder She Wrote."
            It was good to see them both again--Van as an inventor.
            Angela was known for giving roles to those no longer in their
            hey day. While in her early Hollywood days she was was usually
            a supporting actor, but she certainly has longevity, outshining
            those with whom she had appeared in films! Just saw her in a
            public service cmmercial for ALS.

    • Yemassee gold member
      October 4
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      Have another look Pix. I see the bride of Frankenstein! See the streaks on the sides like in her hair?

      Sorry MC, lol

      • Aesthete2000 gold member
        October 4
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        That verstile moon, channelling both
        Gleason and the Bride of Frankenstein!!!

        Ah, controlling the tides and the imagination!!!


        • Yemassee gold member
          October 4
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          The great thing about art, same as writing. To elicit different responses from different people!

          • Aesthete2000 gold member
            October 4
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            Well, you know my view---that's the fun---
            the varied responses.

            That duo might set up a search for other
            umlikely crime solving duos!!!
            Hmmmmm ..
            Jackie Gleason and the Bride of Frankenstein
            James Gleason and Blondie (as in--and Dagwood)


            • Yemassee gold member
              October 4
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              With Art Carney playing Blondie. lol


              • Aesthete2000 gold member
                October 4
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                I knew you'd make a twist.
                Hard to separate Gleason and Carney!


                • Yemassee gold member
                  October 4
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                  Would be like separating Frick and Frack, baseball and hot dogs, George and Gracie, Yem and Ima...

                  • Aesthete2000 gold member
                    October 4
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                    Right. if we protrayed them in a mystery story,
                    they'd sneak behind our backs and team up with
                    their well-known partners!! There's a Yem contest
                    idea in there somewhere, memorable duos or
                    memorable crime solving duos????? So many so dear!

                    • Yemassee gold member
                      October 4
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                      I want to hold a contest, I just have no ideas. A Moxie group one is always one I want to try. Maybe if a spark lights up. Spark...a contest about fire... lol


                      • Aesthete2000 gold member
                        October 4

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                        Describing the kick of Moxie
                        without ever tasting it---just
                        listening to Yem!
                        Moxie Mystery Theater.....


                        • Yemassee gold member
                          October 4

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                          It's an idea. I usually avoid Moxie topics for I think it would alienate a lot of possible entrants.

    • Aesthete2000 gold member
      October 4
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      Hah! The mooner, himself, shining high!
      Perhaps the ghosts of those who have
      gone before, that Yem and I were bubbin'
      about the other day, George and Gracie,
      Bud and Lou, William and Myrna, Bob
      and Bing----slll still having an influence
      on us!

      Yes, that continued renewal of the orb
      from new to full, right on schedule,
      prompts one to take advantage
      of each new opportunity!

      I think you have found the key,
      differentiating the romantic,
      soulful moon that you, the pixie,
      and Mari of the moon wrote about--
      for mine has a Gleason personality.

      "To the moon...."

      Thanks, pix,

      M-C


      • pixiestix gold member
        October 4
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        I'll raise my fresh cup of tea "now" and toast the moon along with you. Full I guess later today.

        • Aesthete2000 gold member
          October 4
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          It's been cloud heavy, drizzle and drizzle for days,
          obstructing and making the orb elusive
          Farmers anticipate corn problems, too wet, no sun...
          and way too cold temps. and this following heat and no
          rain for weeks in summer. Testing the will!

          • pixiestix gold member
            October 4
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            Challenging growing season for crops here too. Mother nature always keeps you on your toes. No rest for the weary. Not an easy way to make a living. I have great respect for those who do.

            • Aesthete2000 gold member
              October 4
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              Fopr years and years I have been struck with
              the casual approach that is taken for the food
              supply....and then the shorting of resources
              during the bush admin. to the agencies that
              check incoming, quality, etc. I practically bowed
              to the huge tomatoes coming from the farmers'
              market, and to the city grown huge ones I found
              in the store. My earthboxes do well with the
              small varieties---romas, sweet 100 cherry tomatoes.

              • pixiestix gold member
                October 4

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                Farmers faced with so many obstacles...mother nature, regulations, labor issues, and the list goes on and on.

                Jersey Beefstake tomatoes are like no other. Gigantors. One slice takes up a whole piece of bread. Yum.

                More varieties are doing well in containers. Didn't get to plant my "As Seen on TV" Topsy Turvy Tomato hanger this year. Supposed to be able to grow larger varieties in it. Will have to wait til next year.

                Pix over and out. Nite.

                • Aesthete2000 gold member
                  October 4
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                  Passed on the "topsy" for lack of space---hang down low,
                  taking up too much patio space!! Earthboxes have
                  watering trough underneath.

                  Sleep well, winged one!


  • Summer52
    October 3
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    Nice graphics that vividly blend with your piece, Mumsy.

    Good luck.

    • Aesthete2000 gold member
      October 3
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      Summer, so nice to hear more weekend words from you!!!
      And to know that your internet connection is working and fine,
      no more vast storm interference!!!

      Love and hugs,

      Mumsy

      • Summer52
        October 4

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        Just occasional rain here, Mumsy...

        but not too heavy, unlike last weekend.
        Our area did not suffer much compared to other areas in Quezon City and other cities in Metro Manila. Though, we had been flooded inside our home, after the rain stopped, the flood subsided fast. We encountered also electric power interruption for 2 and half days at home cuz the flood came out inside the electrical socket inside my son's bedroom as well as mine, so I need to turn off the main switch and wait for the electrician after 2 and half days.
        All is well at the moment... the second super typhoon did not do any damage here (Metro Manila). I don't know yet in other areas and provinces.

        • Aesthete2000 gold member
          October 4
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          So happy for you that the second typhoon
          did not cause you more damage.

          Will continue to keep you and your family
          in my prayers!

          Mumsy


  • Pisces rainbow gold member
    October 3

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    By the light of the silvery moon

    God has blessed us with His magical creation

    and you my friend have done it justice

    I so love your title

    now

    to be present mind, body and soul allows us to see the beauty in everything and everyone

     

    your art well just gorgeous

    always a pleasure

    imagery is perfect!!!!

    wonderful delightful package

    God bless you my friend...

     

    Kathy

     

    • Aesthete2000 gold member
      October 3
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      Kathy, your words always brighten
      as the light of the moon, leaving
      a trail of memorable silvery thoughts!!

      Yes, too often much is missed
      if the past or future is mused upon,
      neglecting the joy of now!

      Thank you so much, Kathy.
      I appreciate your kind words.

      Sending prayerful blessings
      on to you,

      M-C


  • drifting cloud silver member
    October 3

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    Your words bring out the color and life in everything from 'hypnotic beams' to 'awaking desires'. - Bonita

    • Aesthete2000 gold member
      October 3
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      Ah, yes, color can so influence life,
      to brighten it to our desired level!

      Thanking for noting what
      stands out to you, Bonita,

      M-C


  • Mari Goes gold member
    October 3

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    lovely thoughts you have here MC, excellent prompt too, very inspiring

    • Aesthete2000 gold member
      October 3
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      Of course, I could not help but think
      of Mari and the moon and a park!!!

      The prompt did fire up the mood a bit!!
      The moon with thunder and lightning
      just wanted to make it into a graphic!!

      Thank you, Mariza!

      M-C


  • Jayde1
    October 3

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    great

    as always....awesome piece..


    solitary dreamers, hopeful believers
    and skeptical deceivers, beckoning

    loved these lines...

    geat take on the prompt...
    keep up the great work my friend...

    mmmm a word for the day........INSPIRED...


    niceone

    Jayde

    • Aesthete2000 gold member
      October 3
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      Liking that word for the day!

      I was just on your page looking
      for a piece I had not read to
      comment on---one that wasn't
      so darned scary!!!!!!

      Thanks for the read and for sharing thoughts1

      M-C


  • Denerica
    October 3

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    It makes me think of the God of wonders, the mystic of all the sky's attributes, the resounding sound even if we don't hear it but see it, Love the addition of thunder and lightning and your images you create are awesome as always. Excellent. Blessings.

    • Aesthete2000 gold member
      October 3
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      Thank you, Denise.

      I rather like employing the elements
      of lightining, implying the thunderous
      sounds in the graphic---and giving
      that glowing power to the moon
      in the sky. I can see how your
      interpretation fits well with
      the look of the drawing.

      M-C

  • Yemassee gold member
    October 3
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    The prompt, it's very, umm---romantic ---

    "and skeptical deceivers"

    You just can't try to dismiss naysayers by lumping us under the control of the moon! We deny that the moon has such powers, lol

    The moon moves the tides and allows for navigation...those hearts that beat at it's appearance, they need a good physical check-up for it's not the moon doing it...it's an irregular heart beat, lol

    Yep, I guess we know why women have gotten bored of me quickly, lol

    • Aesthete2000 gold member
      October 3
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      Hah! so you took on the naysayer role!!
      The protester extraordinaire!

      The moon with no powers at all?
      If it could but reverse and slow
      the heart there wouldn't be need
      for those little white pills.

      Yes, on my G rated page, I ran
      a bit from the romance of the prompt
      to more motivational, but with dualities
      if read with eyes half-closed!!

      You are in full Yem voice this morning!!!
      Satirical truth!

      • Yemassee gold member
        October 3
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        I'm just being silly and annoying people this morning. Ignore you. As you know, I get like that from time to time.


        • Aesthete2000 gold member
          October 3
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          Feisty, huh?
          Put 'em up!

          But beware, the moon shining over the woodpile
          may just put a spell on you!!!


          • Yemassee gold member
            October 3
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            No, no, no, no shining on the woodpile! That makes it easier for a thief! lol

            • Aesthete2000 gold member
              October 3
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              Hah!!!! I remember that dream!!!

              You need a touch sensitive trip alarm
              to calm your anxieties!!!!----and scare
              off any interlopers!

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