Luna Yearns

The wait had been long…
Now the world is sound asleep
Her journey begins...
To glimpse her dazzling beauty-
Yearning stirs as desire grows

On this autumn night
Luna wraps herself in clouds
Sails the galaxy
And descends to Crystal Lake...
A phenomenon passing
~*~

Note:  Moonlight Dreams Contest by Tracie
12/2011
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Dietrich Avatar
January 11, 2012 at 6:21 PM
this is beautiful, Annalise. Great title for it too. Sorry if it didn't win. Luv, Andrea(oh, I just read down further and It looks like it got on the winners' list. AWesome.)
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December 24, 2011 at 8:55 PM
Anna,, nice...... Have a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year. May your Wishes come true this coming Year! God, bless you and your happy family. Always, here to enjoy the love that goes around the soup... ~p.d.
Anish Avatar
December 20, 2011 at 8:28 PM
Fine use of the tanka form. Did you win the contest? Peace & Love Matthew Anish
Fraser Avatar
December 14, 2011 at 3:07 PM
Many congratulations Annalise in Tracie's contest with this lovely little Luna journey. Have a super festive season :)
Cornwall Avatar
December 6, 2011 at 5:10 PM
Congrats on winning Moonli Dreams and thank you for the kind words of my poems.
Brown Avatar
December 6, 2011 at 11:21 AM
Congratulations on your win in Tracie's "Moonlight Dreams" contest Annalise. Love, Carol
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December 4, 2011 at 4:58 PM
Wonderful poem you created here, dear Annalise! Congratulations on your win! Love and Happy Holidays! iolanda
Puddifoot Avatar
December 4, 2011 at 4:24 PM
this is quite an unusual take on the moonlight theme and it's lovely, congrats!
Devonshire Avatar
December 4, 2011 at 3:20 PM
Ah, you created a lovely feeling with these brilliant images, Annalise. So happy you won! Congratulations. I'd love to get your support for my contest too. Really have missed you! Love, Carolyn
Richards Avatar
December 4, 2011 at 9:22 AM
There is a quietness about this lovely poem. Nicely done, Annalise. Happy Holidays, and thank you for your kind words throughout the year. :)
Haick Avatar
December 4, 2011 at 3:03 PM
Thank you also for your kind words and support during the past year also, Carrie! And my best wishes for Happy Holidays with love!
Quigley Avatar
December 4, 2011 at 8:44 AM
Congratulations on your win in the Moonlight Dreams contest Annalise
Haick Avatar
December 4, 2011 at 3:04 PM
Thank you, Bob! Have a wonderful week!!
Tacito Avatar
December 3, 2011 at 7:28 AM
Very, very touching. Autumn nights rule...
Haick Avatar
December 3, 2011 at 6:44 PM
Don't they? My favorite season. Thanks for the kind comment, Drake. Have a great weekend! Annalise
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