Red Moon

Some say bad times are a comin,
some say trouble's on the way.
Nonsense I say, just a total lunar eclipse
as the moon passes through 
the darkest part of the Earth's shadow
any light reaching the moon is refracted 
through the Earth's atmosphere
which scatters the blue light, 
and what reaches the moon is red.
So I say, but with four in two years
and the situation in the Ukraine, Syria and all
I'm goin to cover my mirrors.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Etgen-Baker Avatar
June 15, 2025 at 4:13 AM
well said...love your poetic style....the world is a mess right now....'duck & cover?' :-) yellow rose
Peterson Avatar
May 10, 2014 at 1:11 PM
Well, four in a row might get the attention of those who bother. As for the rest...caught unawares again. Congratulations.
Rodgers Avatar
May 11, 2014 at 8:45 AM
Thanks Mark
Hamilton Avatar
May 7, 2014 at 3:58 PM
nice take Aberfoyle congrats on win hugs
Rodgers Avatar
May 8, 2014 at 7:56 AM
Thanks Shadow
Mehta Avatar
May 7, 2014 at 8:12 AM
Beautiful expressions on the red moon. Congrats on the win,
Rodgers Avatar
May 8, 2014 at 7:58 AM
Thanks Dr. m, congrats on your win too
Jerden Avatar
May 3, 2014 at 8:13 AM
Good one! Good luck in the contest, Dave.
Rodgers Avatar
May 3, 2014 at 4:16 PM
Thanks Roy
Guzzi Avatar
April 30, 2014 at 4:25 PM
Yes, mirror afford an entry to the veil! ;)Light & Love
Rodgers Avatar
April 30, 2014 at 10:22 PM
Thanks Debbie, yes mirrors can often reveal new things in ourselves and others.
Lamoureux Avatar
April 22, 2014 at 7:37 AM
There will be darker times ahead and yet one day all shadows will vanish. I enjoyed this piece.
Rodgers Avatar
April 22, 2014 at 9:39 AM
Thanks Richard
Mehta Avatar
April 21, 2014 at 8:10 AM
Nice take on the theme of the red moon on the religious prophesies, dave
Rodgers Avatar
April 21, 2014 at 9:08 AM
Dr. M, Thanks for your kind comments. Dave
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