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Bright Last Quarter

Bright last quarter, soft, cool moon Blue-gray sky, sun rising soon. Pearl-like gem in heaven's row Lead us to sun's brilliant show. Morning light on soft feet creeps Showing us such verdant keeps. Birds awake and sing their tune Chirp, chirp at the passing moon. Great owl sweeps a field for prey Folks arise, another day. Daylight grows, hot coffee brews Soon we'll read the morning news. Outside air is clean and warm. On each corner, day shapes form. Sounds of joy and life, all strong signalling the waking throng. Fade fast now last quarter moon. Soon the sun will see you swoon. But, at dusk, another eve There the cloak of night to weave. Bright Last Quarter 7-9-15 Trochaic

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Richard Lamoureux

Date: 7/14/2015 8:10:00 AM

I had expected the poem to be about a good last Quarter financial picture. I like this picture much better!

Brian Baumgarn
Date: 7/14/2015 11:20:00 PM

Thanks, Richard, to be truthful if the poetry world, or world in general wanted me to paint a financial picture, all would perish. I keep enough in my checking account to keep going. We have had some funky moon things going on because of fires in northern Alberta. This moon was so clear, though. Good to hear from you! Be Blessed

Viv Wigley

Date: 7/13/2015 10:35:00 PM

I love this, Brian. As soft as the rising dawn, and very atmospheric. A Fave and a #7. Marvellous. Thanks for that. Regards, Viv

Brian Baumgarn
Date: 7/13/2015 11:39:00 PM

Thanks, Viv. We had two of three nights here around full moon time where the moon was red because of smoke from fires in Northern Alberta. After that passed we had this cool, white last quarter. Peaceful and serene. Have a good day and Be Blessed.