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Moonlight over the Lake

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Prompt
Write a poem inspired by moonlight
Rules 
Poem must include the word "moon" or "moonlight"

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Tonight the moon is dazzling
Looking from my garden 
Gazing towards the lake
My heart did leap for joy
I began dancing in the moonlight

Majestic ripples in the water
Sent shivers down my spine
Stars twinkled in the horizon
Totally sublime
So, happy to be alive

Moonlight ~ eerie, will vampires be out !
I scream " where are you "
Come get my neck ~ bite me
Am I dreaming ~ or is that a howling wolf 
Fixated in the moment of sheer ~ madness

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Sara Kendrick

July 28, 2026 at 5:25 AM

Well, a change with a scary ending, that is, scary for me. Thanks for sharing. Since I don't have sound on this new computer that isn't so new any more I can't listen to the music. Sara K.

Dorothy Gibbons

July 28, 2026 at 7:20 AM

Awww didn't mean to scare ya Sara mayby good job u don't have sound wouldn't want to give u nightmare :)) xxx hugs friend <3

Tom Cunningham

July 25, 2026 at 11:41 AM

You paint a beautiful scene with your words Dorothy. Love the celtic music accompanying it. Enjoy your weekend. Tom

Dorothy Gibbons

July 25, 2026 at 6:14 PM

Thank you Tom for your lovely inspiring comment ~ have a Blessed Sunday hugs <3

Lin Lane

July 25, 2026 at 7:21 AM

Dotti, you did the highlands proud with your choice of music! Quite a uniquely surprising ending. Loved it!

Dorothy Gibbons

July 25, 2026 at 9:16 AM

Hey Lin glad you felt the celtic highland vibes I listen to this one most days love it . Glad you loved it too hugsss <3<3

Daniel Henry Rodgers

July 24, 2026 at 10:16 AM

Dear Dorothy, Your poem has that wonderful mix of wonder and mischief, moonlight turning the lake into a stage where joy, fear, fantasy, and a little playful madness all swirl together. It’s fun, it’s bold, and it carries your signature spontaneity. You write like someone dancing with the night, letting it surprise you. A lively, joyful, moon-kissed piece. Blessings, Daniel

Dorothy Gibbons

July 24, 2026 at 11:43 AM

Thank you Daniel for your inspirational comment I do appreciate you taking the time to read and listen to sounds I created. Have a wonderful weekend blessings hugss

Ink Empress

July 23, 2026 at 2:02 AM

Wow omg! The music! Its my kind of music! It has the Viking vibe! Wow! I absolutely love this! You did amazing with this! The lyrics is beautiful too! I think this is the best youv done unicorn star! I must encourage you to post this to youtube! It will get fame like no other! Its just so addictive and just beyond impressive! I love this one! Its a fave for me for sure ~ too bad no emojis to express how much I loveeee this one!!! Sending you light always

Dorothy Gibbons

July 23, 2026 at 2:21 AM

I got viking vibe too . So happy it meets your approval dearest Ink :) thank u for fav it... I'm dreaming big now woke up saying " worlds your oyster scottydotti da poet;))" go for stars n beyond Lol i play it everyday n sing along to both . My friends all say omg u got it fir putting lyrics to music now... I gotta try all forms of poetry not get obsessed doing awesome songs... I did my first hakui for weekly challenge the sylubus 5 ~ 7~ 5 omg maths not my best subject so I checked on syllabus counter... then it ckicked do it like drum beat lol ... I said to my sister yesterday think might pick up my guitar again with this musical vibe bursting out me xxx hugsss <3 <3

Natasha L Scragg

July 22, 2026 at 9:02 AM

Wow, Dorothy!! I love the Celtic tune to your song it sounds incredible with the vocals too. Huge congrats on bringing your beautiful poem and music together! :-D ... wonderful xxx

Dorothy Gibbons

July 22, 2026 at 9:05 AM

Well thank you Natasha im so loving doing it. I can see why is song lyrics lije 2 ive done xxx hugzzz <3

Anne-Lise Andresen

July 22, 2026 at 5:45 AM

- A fabulous and magical song, Dorothy :) - You do these with style - Have a lovely day and enjoy the moonlight when the night comes :) - hugs

Dorothy Gibbons

July 22, 2026 at 6:17 AM

Hey well thank u Amne- Lise done music to my poem 4 am lol xxx sitting on my decking .looking over lake well coniston water but lake to me lol So inspirational living here. Moved here jan this year. Was my christmas miracle.. As my landlord after 10 yrs gave my son i notice to end tenancy. I prayed help me god i saw this bungalow on council website so bid on it. Sam said mum we know qualify for that. I said by faith God moves mountains. Day b4 christmas eve I was offered it and had keys on christmas eve best house we ever had. Hugsss <3 <3

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