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Image result for pictures of waning moon in sky as sun rises against steel gray cloudsThe moon was a little more towards the high point of the sky like if it was the sun it would be saying noonday and more clouds over the moon as well. 

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almost directly overhead crescent moon slips behind clouds.... crickets croon tunes gray clouds hide red sun rising rainstorm approaching soon adds apprehension
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M  Avatar
September 9, 2026 at 6:06 AM
Belated Congratulations Sara on your lovely POTD….I love the title also! Debx
Kendrick Avatar
September 9, 2026 at 8:09 AM
Deb, I appreciate you going to the extra trouble to stop by with congrats. 👍⭐. Sara K.
MITRA Avatar
September 8, 2026 at 10:52 PM
Sara, serene and star-kissed poet! ✨ Thy little verse hath such 'darksome delicacy'—the crescent slyly slipping behind clouds, the crickets a-crooning, the red sun half-veiled, whilst rain gathers yonder with its quiet apprehension. 🙌 I love how thou lettest 'the heavens speak in whispers', never overworking the scene; moon, cloud, cricket and storm conspire, and suddenly the sky itself seems to hold its breath. 🌙 'Well wrought, Sara!' Keep thy quill a-roaming where the ordinary turns 'mysterious, musical, and marvellously alive.' 🌸
Kendrick Avatar
September 9, 2026 at 5:26 AM
Ahh!! Such a nice review, Mohit. Yes, in the morning the sun rise speaks to me in whispers most of the time but sometimes it speaks awesome to me and sometimes the sky offers at surprising times of the day of God's awesome power and creativity. Your time spent here is appreciated. 👍⭐. Sara K.
Alex Avatar
September 8, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Your poem captures the twilight transition. It creates a logical paradox. Having a crescent moon directly overhead during a red sun rising is astronomically rare. As a piece of surrealist and dream-like poetry, this blend of day and night elements creates a disorienting, otherworldly environment. Very beautifully written . Congratulations!
Kendrick Avatar
September 9, 2026 at 4:58 AM
Your comments are so encouraging, Alex. Your time spent here is special. 👍⭐. Sara K.
Nicole Avatar
September 8, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Dearest Sara, such a beautiful picture to match your words. I can see this image in my mind- ' crescent moon slips behind clouds, rainstorm approaching soon. ' It's actually a nice moment to embrace. Congratulations my dear sweet friend, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. : ) Hugs, Brandy
Kendrick Avatar
September 9, 2026 at 4:56 AM
Brandy, I am delighted you could see this image. Your comments made my morning. 👍⭐. Sara K.
Anaya Avatar
September 8, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Congratulations sweet Sara on an amazing tanka capturing nature's uneasy feeling. Hope all is well~🌙☀️
Kendrick Avatar
September 8, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Yes, all is well, Anaya. We only had a lot of thunder that day so dreaded storm. 👍⭐. Sara K.
Rodrigues Avatar
September 8, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Congrats on POTD!
Kendrick Avatar
September 8, 2026 at 4:53 PM
I appreciate you dropping by Kim. 👍⭐. Sara K.
Parker Avatar
September 8, 2026 at 11:37 AM
Congratulations on😊 your POTD
Kendrick Avatar
September 8, 2026 at 4:42 PM
I appreciate the visit with congratulations, Frederic. 👍⭐. Sara K.
Goldsmith Avatar
September 8, 2026 at 11:11 AM
Back with Congratulations on your POTD win. I loved reading your wonderful write again. Have a blessed day with your wonderful win...............
Kendrick Avatar
September 8, 2026 at 4:41 PM
Why, thank you, Paula. I appreciate you dropping by with congratulations. Thanks for the wish for a blessed day. 👍⭐. Sara K.
Buehler Avatar
September 8, 2026 at 9:59 AM
I am back with delighted congratulations on your POTD, Sara. A beauty of a poem!
Kendrick Avatar
September 8, 2026 at 10:07 AM
Why, thank you, Evelyn. I appreciate the dropping by to say congratulations and nice review. 👍⭐. Sara K.
Elliott Avatar
September 8, 2026 at 9:52 AM
A big congratulations on a beauteous nature POTD, Sara. Enjoy your special poetry day. Blessings 🕊️
Kendrick Avatar
September 8, 2026 at 9:57 AM
Why, thank you, Regina. I am delighted that you stopped by to leave congratulations and a nice review. Very uplifting. 👍Way to go. Sara K.
Seeker Avatar
September 8, 2026 at 9:00 AM
An electrifying, surreal scene painted Sara, beautiful ~ congratulations on POTD
Kendrick Avatar
September 8, 2026 at 9:56 AM
Yes, US, sometimes the sky is painted with what seems bizarre, but each morning has a beauty of its own even when it is raining. Thank you for dropping by with such nice comments. 👍⭐. Sara K.
Wolf Avatar
September 8, 2026 at 7:36 AM
Your lovely poem yielded a lot more than 'crickets' -- slang in the USA for 'nothing!' Congratula-tions on POTD, Sara! :) Gershon
Kendrick Avatar
September 8, 2026 at 7:48 AM
Oh!! I did not know that cricket is slang for nothing, LOL, Gershon. I will have to look at my work with that insight. I appreciate the visit and congrats. Sara K. 👍⭐
Gibbons Avatar
September 8, 2026 at 7:26 AM
Awesome tanka write ✍️ Sara love the line "crescent moon🌙 slips behind clouds ⛅️ " breathtaking sight . A well deserved POTD congratulations 🎊 hugzzz
Kendrick Avatar
September 8, 2026 at 7:46 AM
I appreciate you dropping by with congratulations, Dorothy. I appreciate the time spent here. 👍⭐. Sara K.
La France Avatar
September 8, 2026 at 5:22 AM
Sara, beautifully penned and congratulations on receiving the POTD honor ⭐
Kendrick Avatar
September 8, 2026 at 5:43 AM
Thank you, Constance, for dropping by with congratulations. I appreciate the time spent here. 👍⭐. Sara K.
Rodgers Avatar
September 8, 2026 at 4:11 AM
Dear Sara, I absolutely adore your tanka! It is so well written and creates an entire scene in my mind. Congratulations, my friend! A Fav! Blessings, Daniel
Kendrick Avatar
September 8, 2026 at 5:09 AM
Thank you for dropping by with congratulations, Daniel. I am honored that you would fav it. I appreciate the time spent here. Sara K. 👍⭐
Etgen-Baker Avatar
September 8, 2026 at 4:03 AM
enjoyed the flow of your seasonal Tanka, Sara K. Congrats on your POTD designation...hugs, Sara B.
Kendrick Avatar
September 8, 2026 at 5:05 AM
Thank you for dropping by with congratulations, Sara B. I appreciate the time spent here. Sara K. 👍⭐
Smith nee Howarth Avatar
September 8, 2026 at 3:26 AM
A lovely, atmospheric tanka: the rising tension of the weather is beautifully mirrored in the anxious, watchful imagery. The moon, red sun, clouds, and cricket-song create a vivid natural scene that deepens into apprehension with quiet effectiveness. Congratulations on a well earned POTD
Kendrick Avatar
September 8, 2026 at 5:01 AM
Thank you for dropping by with congratulations, Alison. I am delighted you found it quite effective. I appreciate the time spent here. Sara K. 👍⭐
Edmonds  Avatar
September 8, 2026 at 3:17 AM
Congratulations Sara on having received Poem of the Day for your lovely Tanka… Beryl
Kendrick Avatar
September 8, 2026 at 4:57 AM
Thank you for dropping by with congratulations, Beryl. I appreciate the time spent here. Sara K. 👍⭐
Kitchin Avatar
September 8, 2026 at 3:13 AM
Sara, a wonderful poem and imagery. Congratulations on POTD.
Kendrick Avatar
September 8, 2026 at 4:55 AM
Thank you for dropping by with congratulations, Tania. I appreciate the time spent here. Sara K. 👍⭐
Sharma  Avatar
September 8, 2026 at 2:40 AM
Back with heartiest congratulations on your beautiful POTD dear Sara ~ sending you warmth! 🧚🧚⭐💫
Kendrick Avatar
September 8, 2026 at 4:52 AM
Thank you for dropping by with congratulations, Sharma. I appreciate the time spent here. Sara K. 👍⭐
Andresen Avatar
September 8, 2026 at 1:11 AM
- Back with a well deserved p.o.t.d., Sara...enjoy :) - hugs
Kendrick Avatar
September 8, 2026 at 4:45 AM
Thank you for dropping by with congratulations, Anne-Lise. I appreciate the time spent here. Sara K. 👍⭐
Jones Avatar
September 8, 2026 at 1:11 AM
Congratulations on your potd honor.
Kendrick Avatar
September 8, 2026 at 4:44 AM
Thank you for dropping by with congratulations, Karen. I appreciate the time spent here. Sara K. 👍⭐
George Avatar
September 7, 2026 at 9:24 PM
The intersecting moment between day and night is beautifully delineated. A great haiku and a beautiful image.
Kendrick Avatar
September 8, 2026 at 4:39 AM
Your visit is uplifting, Valsa. I appreciate the time spent here. Sara K. 👍⭐
Kerr Avatar
September 7, 2026 at 2:39 AM
Majestic is the word and many more spring to mind. Sara,. Colourful brush stroke poetry. Realistic in its presentation regarding all aspects of nature.🔥🔥✨ Howard
Kendrick Avatar
September 7, 2026 at 5:19 AM
I believe that was a majestic sky that the Lord painted that morning, Howard. Your visit was encouraging. 👍⭐. Sara K.
Rodrigues Avatar
September 6, 2026 at 5:45 PM
Love these little ones that often are like diary entries ❤️
Kendrick Avatar
September 7, 2026 at 5:18 AM
Kim, a little something for that day. Thank you for dropping by. Your visit is uplifting. 👍⭐. Sara K.
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