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Rainbows on the Moon

in hyacinth and heather my true love dwells and in lush lavender her bones rest in peace no mere human can project nor can foretell when in this life one's vitality may cease yet this I know and of this I can be sure that her soul was white as snow and truly pure thus in God's new world I know I'll see her soon and together we'll chase rainbows on the moon * Inspired by Chris Bowring's wonderful rispetto as well as others

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Alesia Leach

Date: 3/5/2025 9:48:00 AM

Oh, this is beautiful and deeply heartfelt! Rainbows on the Moon has an elegant, almost hymn-like quality, blending sorrow, love, and hope into something timeless. The imagery of hyacinth and heather immediately evokes a sense of gentle remembrance, while lush lavender where her bones rest in peace paints a picture of both beauty and finality. Side note Redfin Goldilocks is hilarious!!

Tom Woody
Date: 3/5/2025 10:23:00 AM

Thx for appreciating my foray into rispetto realm. As for Goldy, she just needs to move

Byeol Captain

Date: 2/26/2025 2:49:00 AM

A nice one

Tom Woody
Date: 2/26/2025 5:50:00 AM

Thx Cap'n

Regina Elliott

Date: 7/8/2024 5:05:00 PM

Ethereal and beauteous, Tom. Hope your week is off to an inspirational start. :)

Tom Woody
Date: 7/8/2024 5:53:00 PM

Very kind thx

Jim Slaughter

Date: 6/16/2024 9:26:00 AM

Beautiful piece, Tom. "together we'll chase rainbows on the moon" is wonderful imagery.

Tom Woody
Date: 6/16/2024 3:57:00 PM

Thx Big Jim

Panagiota Romios

Date: 5/20/2024 4:08:00 PM

Awesome, dude!! Pangie Romios A rainbow week with prismed wiishes.

Tom Woody
Date: 5/20/2024 4:32:00 PM

Hey thx for visit

Triny Xiang

Date: 5/11/2024 8:28:00 PM

What a beautiful imagery on the lunar landscape. Only a deft poet such as you can defy the laws of physics.

Tom Woody
Date: 5/12/2024 6:12:00 AM

Ooh that's quite nice. Thx Triny

Jay Narain

Date: 5/4/2024 10:34:00 AM

Beautiful poem with imagery and emotions.

Tom Woody
Date: 5/4/2024 1:29:00 PM

Muchos gracias Jay

Susan Ashley

Date: 5/4/2024 8:53:00 AM

Dear Tom, I adore the vivid metaphors and emotional depth of your poem.. and your superb use of the rispetto form. Just beautiful! Shared inspiration is the best inspiration. Warmest wishes my poetry friend.. ~Suze

Tom Woody
Date: 5/4/2024 10:23:00 AM

Thx much. Hoping my next try is better

Susan Manley

Date: 5/3/2024 11:37:00 PM

Such fantastic visual metaphors, along with the beautiful imagery you uploaded. I really like this poem. Added it to my favorites Tom.

Tom Woody
Date: 5/4/2024 6:02:00 AM

Very kind thank you Susan

Lisa Ricci

Date: 4/30/2024 5:26:00 AM

Good Morning Tom. Please allow me to let your entry and words stand. There is nothing I could add. It's wonderful how one entry can inspire another to follow. This entry is vintage and poetry in the truest fashion in its entirety. Thank you for sharing your skilled talent. PS - This is an entry to be read out loud slowly with feeling and emphasis. Have a wonderful day. Peace and Blessings always. (smile)

Tom Woody
Date: 4/30/2024 5:36:00 AM

Hmmm. Maybe I'll add an audio. Thx Lisa!

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 4/28/2024 9:52:00 PM

A very lovely rispetto.

Tom Woody
Date: 4/29/2024 5:06:00 AM

Thx Andrea

Maria Williams

Date: 4/22/2024 7:29:00 AM

Wow, this is wonderful. I love everything about it, the flow, the rhyme. If its for a contest you nailed it Tommy. Hugs

Tom Woody
Date: 4/27/2024 9:59:00 AM

Thx Lil buddy

Kelly Deschler

Date: 4/21/2024 4:33:00 PM

"And together we'll chase rainbows on the moon"... What lovely thoughts this image conjures in my mind... This poem was so heartfelt and tender, Tom. A wonderful piece of poetry!

Tom Woody
Date: 4/21/2024 4:43:00 PM

I'm glad you found something nice in it. Much appreciated

Christina Bowring

Date: 4/19/2024 10:23:00 AM

Hey Tommy - your rispetto! I’m so glad I’ve just checked in as I’ve been a bit quiet of late too. I love the title, poem and the stunning picture. To me, there’s no sign of a struggle here. It’s in perfect form. So beautifully expressed, so tender, so romantic with wonderful flow. I love the creative use of colour here. It’s a very compacted form and you have composed an amazing piece with so much captured. It is actually very ethereal ‘ and together we’ll chase rainbows on the moon’- divine!

Tom Woody
Date: 4/19/2024 12:48:00 PM

I was hoping you'd find your way here. I certainly don't think it's my best write by any means but it's a new form to experiment with. Thx for inspiring me and for fave

Christina Bowring
Date: 4/19/2024 10:26:00 AM

I agree with SO’s comments. Thank you for the mention dear Tom. It’s made my day and I’m honoured. Now, I’m inspired by you again to do another one some day. I’m impressed - we want more of this from you. I’m faving it and it’s a shame it wasn’t POTD. Have a wonderful weekend. :):)

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 4/19/2024 6:01:00 AM

This is so pretty and hopeful Tom.

Tom Woody
Date: 4/19/2024 12:46:00 PM

Thx much Richard

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 4/19/2024 1:26:00 AM

No new poem lately and so you cannot reciprocate. Give us more.

Tom Woody
Date: 4/19/2024 4:28:00 AM

Sara Kendrick

Date: 4/18/2024 12:51:00 PM

Ahhh!! Such a nice ending. Thanks for sharing this one with us. Sara K

Tom Woody
Date: 4/18/2024 1:40:00 PM

Yes ma'am and thank you

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 4/18/2024 11:49:00 AM

Oh dear Tom, you surely will chase those rainbows in heaven some day and what a reunion that shall be, hang on to that beautiful image of reunion, this poem is so revealing, of both your soul and your heart, :)

Tom Woody
Date: 4/18/2024 1:41:00 PM

That's very kind Rose thx

Tonye George

Date: 4/18/2024 7:37:00 AM

It's more important the role she played with you, how happy she was and how happier she would be above the sky. I love lavenders. I know she's as beautiful as it is.

Tom Woody
Date: 4/18/2024 1:40:00 PM

She is indeed, even moreso. Thx Tanya

Valsa George

Date: 4/17/2024 5:03:00 AM

A beautiful and consoling thought. Though she is gone, she dwells in the land of bliss as an enchanting rainbow in dazzling shades. We are sure that once our life will end. After that there awaits a happy reunion in God's presence and together you will chase rainbows. Beautiful flow and lovely rhyming, dear Tom.

Tom Woody
Date: 4/17/2024 5:32:00 AM

Thx so much Valsa

Marugu Mo

Date: 4/16/2024 11:55:00 AM

I always wonder if it will be the same as it is here...nonetheless I can only surmise it will be better. Enjoyed your poem

Tom Woody
Date: 4/16/2024 1:38:00 PM

I'm counting on it! Thx Mo

Charlotte Puddifoot

Date: 4/16/2024 3:29:00 AM

for some reason i'm hearing 'scarborough fair' in my head when i'm reading this..it's a lovely romantic rendering of what seems to be a tricky form; i agree with the comment below, there's something otherworldly about it, ethereal, i like it..

Tom Woody
Date: 4/16/2024 5:17:00 AM

I appreciate your visits Charlotte

Robert Schatz

Date: 4/16/2024 1:28:00 AM

It's like an otherworldly love poem: enchanting, vibrant, elegant... Though I can't find it anywhere in the words, it also feels delicate somehow. A real beauty Tom. Blessings.

Tom Woody
Date: 4/16/2024 5:17:00 AM

Thx Robert. It's not a style I'm proficient at yet but I'll try again sometime

Jim Slaughter

Date: 4/15/2024 11:01:00 AM

Lovely, Tom.

Tom Woody
Date: 4/15/2024 2:51:00 PM

I'm all for lovely. Thx

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 4/15/2024 2:46:00 AM

Tom, this poem is brilliant. May we see many rainbows in Heaven.

Tom Woody
Date: 4/15/2024 5:13:00 AM

Thx so much