Notes About The Poem

Night of the Waning Gibbous Moon

She went stargazing
in her dream.

As the light of the waning gibbous moon
washes out views of the dark night sky,  
she and her lover stood transfixed, 
their eyes filled with wonder
taking in the sheer beauty of it all!

There was so much to see and marvel at; 
scintillating magic in the wide open 
night sky; meteor showers emanate 
a magnificent bright light. 

They looked through the telescope
searching for the constellation Lyra the Harp
and the bright star Vega, hoping 
they'll spot them overhead before dawn

'Twas a night and a dream
to remember!


Submitted for...
Strand Any Form, Any Theme Poetry Contest (Winner: 1st Place)
Sponsored by Brian Strand
Date: 01/18/2020

Date written: 01/12/2020
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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Carber Avatar
January 20, 2020 at 12:26 PM
I thought, Edward, that as a teacher and writer I had a pretty decent vocabulary, but I never came across 'gibbous' before-- what a fun word! Congrats on your win
Ibeh Avatar
January 20, 2020 at 2:07 PM
Thank you, L.J.:-) Most obliged.
Kauffman Avatar
January 18, 2020 at 6:50 PM
Hi Edward, Congratulations! This is absolutely charming. Some wonderful images!
Ibeh Avatar
January 18, 2020 at 8:11 PM
Thank you so much, Sam:-)
Radice Avatar
January 18, 2020 at 6:01 PM
A great read Edward. Well done on your top placing.
Ibeh Avatar
January 18, 2020 at 8:13 PM
Thank you very much, Gary:-)
Chiri Avatar
January 18, 2020 at 2:34 PM
Edward congratulations on your top win!;)
Ibeh Avatar
January 18, 2020 at 3:34 PM
Thank you, Brenda:-)
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