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Red Moon Rising

The total lunar eclipse boasted hues of red
in the evening over the fields just ahead.
She looked down from her sky high perch
and saw scenes of life from Mother Earth.
Vultures flew in circles round and round,
because a carcass of a raccoon was found.
Then from a hollow log in the field of green grass,
a bunny peaked its nose up high and let out gas.
A dragonfly landed on the back of a stray dog,
while he was hiding his bone in a log.
Yes, the red moon caught a glimpse of land,
then snickered because she was the star of the sky grand.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2023

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Derden Avatar
June 25, 2025 at 11:39 AM
This poem offers a whimsical, almost surreal, glimpse of a lunar eclipse. Its playful imagery creates a lighthearted, unique perspective on a celestial event.
Hawley Avatar
June 27, 2025 at 6:18 AM
Thank you for that!
Mcconnell Avatar
August 8, 2023 at 12:14 PM
Lovely penning Miranda, with good rhyme and flow too. Blessings always Gordon
Hawley Avatar
August 8, 2023 at 4:23 PM
I am glad you liked this poem.
Ibeh Avatar
August 6, 2023 at 10:06 AM
Awesome pennning, Miranda:-( Heartiest congratulations on your win in my contest!
Hawley Avatar
August 6, 2023 at 12:18 PM
Thank you for picking my poem.
Dietrich Avatar
August 5, 2023 at 12:41 PM
Congrats in the contest, Miranda
Hawley Avatar
August 5, 2023 at 2:14 PM
Thank you for that Andrea.
Dietrich Avatar
July 25, 2023 at 7:17 PM
That's kind of humorous, Miranda. GREAT ending line.
Hawley Avatar
July 25, 2023 at 7:34 PM
I had to put a few funny things in this poem, so thanks. Also I am glad you liked my ending.
Situation Avatar
July 25, 2023 at 6:49 PM
carcass was miss spelled. but the rumers of the red moon still bewilder me. It was if to say this signals nothing but Life goes on. And the red moon would be the center of attention.
Hawley Avatar
July 26, 2023 at 3:11 PM
By the way you did read my intent of the poem correctly. Life goes on is the simple message and the moon got the center of attention.
Hawley Avatar
July 25, 2023 at 7:33 PM
Thank you for the spelling tip. My spelling is horrible and I will fix the mistake.
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