Blood Moon

In the cooling from a burning August day,
I was hushed in the darkness,
before I ventured to fancy-
above my screen window was her-
a looming blood moon.
Of the world's woes she bled,
as shooting stars arced in a freedom
that time cannot capture.

In those precious hours I yearned for
a dreamful sleep.
Yet the mischievous schemes of
wily ghosts delayed my slumber's
imaginings.
As I bade them to leave, the blood moon,
the very orb of crimson mysteries,
rose to her sorrowful heights.

Ascending to the highest thrones of
the singing saints,
is the sacredness of Heaven's 
untroubled realm.
Here is the Steadfast One,
O Christ,
Who weeps in the Goodness of
His Light.
He's so weary of humankind's
wretched wars and violence.
The wounded blood moon bids
to console Him,
but the wars rage on and on. ~
Copyright © | Year Posted 2024

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Thacker Avatar
February 11, 2024 at 9:29 AM
Fantastic, Regina!
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February 11, 2024 at 11:33 AM
Thank you so much, Shane. I really appreciate you taking the time to read and comment positively on my poem. Have a restful and creative Sunday. Blessings `
Kerr Avatar
February 2, 2024 at 12:29 AM
Regina, Breathtaking in its scope and slant. Immersed in the most image-laden apt hues. Your literary gifted continuum has no equal Warm wishes Howard
Elliott Avatar
February 2, 2024 at 5:55 PM
Thank you so much, good friend Howard. This is greatly appreciated. I plan on visiting your grand poetry page this weekend. Have a magical evening. ~
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January 30, 2024 at 5:40 AM
a looming blood moon. Of the world's woes she bled… Yet the mischievous schemes of wily ghosts delayed my slumber's imaginings…love the last verse…so true, Christ hates the wickedness of men yet is so loving and faithful to gather His flock. God bless you, dear Gina!
Elliott Avatar
February 1, 2024 at 8:03 AM
Thank you so much, dear Kim, for taking the time to read my poem and commenting so positively on it. I have felt inspired to write more Christian poems lately, praise the good Lord. I pray your new 2024 is going well. xoxx
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