Shadow Hamilton Poet Verse

Red Moon

How glorious it must have been
our ancestor's thinking it the end
giving homages and priestly prayers
joyfully they dance and sing praises

For us over here only a silvery full moon
something to do with angles of reflection
meant we missed this amazing event
lost it was in the distance by many miles 

Yet I can perfectly picture this red moon
as it towers up high lighting all with strange light 
blood orange red with streaks of purple  
running on its surface criss crossing

written 04/24/2014

contest Red Moon

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Carolyn Devonshire May 10, 2014 at 2:14 PM Hi Shadow, I'm sorry you only saw the silver moon because the red one was quite a treat in North America. Love the way you describe the fears of our ancestors who beheld such sites as a sinister omen. And, yes, whether you could see it or not, had only to do with "angles of reflection." Maybe you'll see the next one. More are coming! Congratulations! Love, Carolyn

Mark Peterson May 10, 2014 at 1:12 PM This is certainly a pleasant one to read, Shadow. I enjoyed the journey and am glad you took me along for the ride. Many future trips are possible. Congratulations.

Kelly Deschler May 8, 2014 at 3:21 PM A lovely description of the red moon! I enjoyed reading this amazing poem, once again. Congratulations on your win, Shadow!

Nette Onclaud May 8, 2014 at 1:47 PM your piece shows such tenderness of poetic appeal, shadow.. big congrats and hugggs

Paul Callus May 7, 2014 at 11:46 AM Thanks to your imaginative descriptions you too managed to enjoy this phenomena. // congrats on your win. // paul

Joseph May May 7, 2014 at 10:50 AM Congrats on a fine win Shadow

Dr.Ram Mehta May 7, 2014 at 8:12 AM Beautiful expressions on the red moon. Congrats on the win, shadow

Dr. Upma A. Sharma May 7, 2014 at 5:31 AM A real imaginary take Shadow ! proves beyond doubts a poet can fly to any heights wid his/her words,,, really great ! congrats on fine win !

Roy Jerden April 30, 2014 at 7:40 AM Good one, Shadow, although our ancestors were probably more likely to practice a little human sacrifice if they thought it was the end. Good luck in the contest!

Kelly Deschler April 26, 2014 at 12:39 AM I saw the full moon change to a crescent, but I did not see it turn red. It was about 3 a.m. and I couldn't stay awake any longer! The way you described this so beautifully, I can see it just perfectly. Great work, Shadow! Good luck in Dave's contest! :)

Richard Lamoureux April 25, 2014 at 9:37 AM Thankfully we can experience it by reading your poem. It was cloudy here so no luck in this part of the world.

Andrea Dietrich April 24, 2014 at 10:26 PM great descriptiveness in your poem, Shadow. You did not see it either? I went outside and walked all around my house looking up at the sky. I didn't see a dang thing. Not even a white moon!! I was so disappointed!!

Anne-Lise Andresen April 24, 2014 at 12:59 PM - Shadow, truly a amazing poem - two thumbs up in the contest for you .... it's just beautiful!! - Good luck my friend. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)

Olive Eloisa Guillermo - Fraser April 24, 2014 at 11:00 AM Easy reality write on that phenomena here:) Gid bless always Shadow..:) I want to ask if you ever tried writing books?thanks..:)

Dr.Ram Mehta April 24, 2014 at 9:47 AM Lovely take on the theme of the Red Moon, Shadow