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Middle of the dark night New moon uncloaks the stars My wife snores gently in bed My border collies resting comfortably The warm night entices me I stand in the dark yard The heavens are spread before me A lone streetlamp glows in the distance Its ghostly light a small beacon Yet it does not disturb me

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Date: 6/14/2025 9:18:00 AM
Love the vibe, Oliver, from one night owl to another ;)
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Oliver Mckeithan
Date: 6/14/2025 10:14:00 AM
Thanks Mark.
Date: 6/14/2025 9:03:00 AM
A very interesting little slice of life. It reminds me of the time there was a blue moon one winter and I wrote about going out after 1 am in the snow to view it.
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Oliver Mckeithan
Date: 6/14/2025 10:15:00 AM
Thanks Andrea. Must have been a nice view.
Date: 6/14/2025 6:12:00 AM
So interesting! Standing outside, lured by the night’s enticement, aware of the lone streetlamp, but more so the new moon and the stars.
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Oliver Mckeithan
Date: 6/14/2025 8:01:00 AM
Thanks Kim. Insomnia is also part of it:( Astronomy is sort of a hobby for me
Date: 6/12/2025 7:27:00 PM
Sounds kind of meditative
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Oliver Mckeithan
Date: 6/13/2025 2:01:00 AM
It is but also insomnia:) Thanks Dave
Date: 6/12/2025 12:24:00 PM
you've captured the mood here so well, oliver!
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Oliver Mckeithan
Date: 6/12/2025 1:21:00 PM
Thanks Ilene
Date: 6/12/2025 10:31:00 AM
What a lovely/wonderful write with Picture. "Good Luck" if for a contest. Have a lovely day writing away..........
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Oliver Mckeithan
Date: 6/12/2025 10:51:00 AM
Thank you Paula

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