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Moonlight is my favored language It shades aglow, Though cold night etches wilted boughs Raking the muddied fields-- Lean willows change into argent gold: In dripping furrows of hollowness Fragile seed stalks Glimmer against pale weeds As tassels of orb’s voile thread Embellish autumn’s mourning grass. This is moonlight, yellowing the eve Across the stark open... I am alone Yet my essence is alive -- Beams speaking to me about quietus and vivacity As a crescent trace draws the flash of radiance, That inner poise embraces new worlds. --------- Originally written 8/21/2018 For Tania Kitchin's Challenge: Your Best Poem That is Trophy Worthy (Premiere Contest Trophy) Contest 4 ------------- This poem attempts to impart a symbolic voice to the beauty of the moment and man's need for contentment despite the seemingly grim landscape of a season. Hence, word choices, poetic devices allow the poet to connect with the reader and stir his/her emotion in a memorable way. Resubmitted 10/14/2019

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Date: 8/25/2019 9:18:00 AM
A wonder of time...one's personal time elapse...nice...jmg
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Date: 8/21/2019 8:53:00 PM
Moonlight has a charm all its own...Wonderful write Nette..
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Date: 8/21/2019 5:16:00 PM
Sweet poetry about lunar light here! Good luck in the contest! Yours Matthew Anish
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Date: 8/21/2019 3:02:00 PM
Enjoyed the language of moonlight..very artistic as always..beautifully written for a win.
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Date: 8/21/2019 1:32:00 PM
A lovely write nette, its an amazing sight through a telescope, I felt I could reach out and touch it. Tom.
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Date: 8/21/2019 12:54:00 PM
- This gives several possible range of moon color experience, beautifully written Nette - Best wishes in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 8/21/2019 12:30:00 PM
Beautifully written Nette. Love the last stanza too! I can get pleasantly lost in this :)
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