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Jan. 1, 2010
for Laura Loo's Favorite Free Verse (not for contest)

(This was one of my first free verse poems posted at Soup.
It's the only one I can find that was not entered into a contest
and it was not seen by many people, for I was a new member then!)

A Blue Moon New Year's Eve

Finally prepared for bed and noticing
the year was now precisely 2 hours and 30 minutes old,
there occurred to me a thing that I’d forgot.
I hadn’t gone outside 
                         to see the talked-about Blue Moon.
With bare feet, I stepped onto the icy floor boards of our deck,
        quickly took a peek, 
                              but could not spy the moon!

Scrambling to the front (this time in shoes),
           I stood out by the sidewalk and 
                               let my senses take in what I saw. . . 
banks of crisp new snow around me;
      some houses down the street still glittering
                      with multi-colored strands of season’s cheer;
in front of me,  familiar mountain slopes
                       that seemingly loomed closer
                                in the stillness of this night.
It seemed as if the sky, a hazy blue,
               had taken in the soft white of the snow,
reflecting back to me a picture-perfect moment
                of a  most wondrous dream-like winter’s eve.

I scanned the sky once more,
         then turned and walked back to my porch.
not too disappointed that
               the moon I’d sought 
                                              had eluded me.

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Caren Krutsinger

March 24, 2019 at 9:50 PM

Wonderful imagery Andrea. This poem is priceless.

Susan Mills

March 24, 2019 at 6:20 PM

Hi Andrea! I love this poem! It's my favorite!

Susan Ashley

March 22, 2018 at 7:37 PM

Such a beautiful poem Andrea. I enjoyed sharing in the moon-searching moments with you that led to real moments of wondrous appreciation for the sights you did find. Congratulations on your wonderful win! ~Susan

Laura Leiser

March 22, 2018 at 11:41 AM

Enjoyed entering your world of your observations about the New Year, Andrea! Congrats on your win :)

Janice Canerdy

March 22, 2018 at 8:22 AM

I really like this, Andrea! The theme conveyed is uplifting. In searching for one specific lovely thing, I MUST not overlook the others. CONGRATS! Janice

Beautiful Scars

March 22, 2018 at 6:10 AM

what a great one of your first poems sweet Andrea ;) Even back them you rocked! great poem, thank you and congratulations! :)-luloo

Casarah Nance

July 27, 2014 at 3:53 PM

Ahh I remember going outside for that, waking up the household, everyone barefeet and pjs, thanks for bringing me back to a memory. :) cool event.

Poet Destroyer A

January 5, 2013 at 12:01 AM

love the verse...pd

Debbie Guzzi

February 27, 2010 at 11:22 AM

I think I see something else Andrea it's the subject verb relationship which in effect makes a sentence. If every small scene didn't have it's own subject & verb they would not appear so paragraph like...also....leaving the word "I" out of it helps give distance and allows the reader to live the main role, for who else would it be but you? No one get upset Andrea & I are enjoying each other "takes" on things!

L'Nass Shango

February 5, 2010 at 9:53 AM

Very expressive and giving ... a beautiful telling ... for what is our life but a sum of expectations. Hush then, my child ... the poem was the only cause. Love it. Thanks for your faithful commentaries always. One love

Lynette Chachere

February 1, 2010 at 2:56 PM

Everyone loves the moon. Thanks for the gorgeous images here. And "The Moon's Echoing Flute" was malfunctioning in strange ways, so i had to repost it. sorry. -Always Lynette

Edward Orozco

January 10, 2010 at 9:09 AM

Beautiful poem, the moon is beautiful I felt as if I was there sharing this moment with you! Great imagery! Ofcourse you can get to know me better I love meeting and talking to new people =)- edward

James Fraser

January 5, 2010 at 1:23 PM

Oh how i would have loved to have shared this view, it appears so idylic, although it be cold and wintery >> James

Carrie Richards

January 4, 2010 at 4:04 PM

I love this poem, describing the night, and the snow in the wee hours. Perhaps the Blue Moon eluded you, but it was still worth staying awake for the serenity of this outdoor moment! We live beneath some wonderful mountains too...I couldn't help but wonder if you see some of the same? Lovely poem! :) ps..Spaceship contest is still open if you care to enter! Thank you for your kind comment!!!

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

January 2, 2010 at 7:21 AM

Hmm, I suppose it could be put under narrative...the blue moon was amazing from our end, my only regret was I didn't take a picture of it! So bright and beaming that New Year's eve...enjoyed your write about the blue moon--hmm maybe she was just shy ;) Nonetheless, the blue moon did a great job of inspiring all of us :) Happy 2010 to you!