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Red Moon Rising

Red moon rising over ice-covered peak No warming sun to charge my thermal wear A glacial bleakness brings blush to my cheek, Red moon rising over ice-covered peak Focal point in desolate landscape, so to speak, Helping me to understand the meaning of bare Red moon rising over ice-covered peak No warming sun to charge my thermal wear. Written May 15, 2022

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Bill Baker

Date: 5/16/2022 4:50:00 PM

Enjoyed the imagery. You painted the scene well, Milt. Bill

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/16/2022 6:56:00 PM

Thanks. Believe it or not, it was a picture that popped up on my scene when I turned my computer on. Then, I found out a red moon was actually appearing somewhere in the world.

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 5/15/2022 4:55:00 PM

Marvelous imagery, oh master of the triolet.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/15/2022 8:02:00 PM

Thank you, Caren. You are too kind.

Marco Chies

Date: 5/15/2022 3:40:00 PM

It's an almost apocalyptic vision, red moon, the cold in the mountains... A dreamlike but real picture.

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/15/2022 8:02:00 PM

It is sort of surreal, isn't it? Thanks so much, Marco.

Mark Koplin

Date: 5/15/2022 2:29:00 PM

The red moon is going to be visible here between 10:30 and 12 tonight. The skies are clear so far. I'll try to keep my peaks warm though. LOL

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/15/2022 8:03:00 PM

I hope you do get to see it. A red moon always fascinates me.

Tom Cunningham

Date: 5/15/2022 2:00:00 PM

They say there's a red moon tonight but grey clouds are in the way. Got up early a few years ago to watch an eclipse and it was an enjoyable experience as I watched the moon turn a blood red. Tom

L Milton Hankins
Date: 5/15/2022 8:04:00 PM

I am always intrigued by these kinds of phenomena. I hope you will get to see it, Tom. Thanks for the comment.