Red Moon Rising

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This or That, Vol 19
Sponsored by: Edward Ibeh
08/03/2023

(Double Yalto)
Invented by Edward Ibeh: lines 1 to 30: 3,4,2,4,5,3,2,3,2,3,3,5,6,1,5,... 3,4,2,4,5,3,2,3,2,3,3,5,6,1,5, no rhyme required.

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A blood moon's
                                         spiritual
                                    meaning
                               through history,
                          was a bad omen;
                     portending
              the death
          of a King
     through His
overthrow;
     and foretold
          of an uprising.
               And the Christian Bible
                     feared
                          an apocalypse.
                               Today, a
                         red moon rising
                    means a
               lunar eclipse.
          Yet superstitions,
     can often
prevail
     over facts.
          The Moon
               has always
                    influenced
                         our ancient beliefs.
                               Native Americans,
                                         thought
                                              the moon needed care.

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Edward Ibeh

Date: 8/6/2023 8:47:00 AM

Wow, this is a stunning double Yalto, Emile:-) Heartiest congratulations on your top win in my contest!

Emile Pinet
Date: 8/6/2023 10:27:00 AM

Thanks, Edward; I love how your form flows and appreciate the placement, my friend; Emile.

Christuraj Alex

Date: 8/6/2023 7:54:00 AM

The historical fact of the blood moon is beautifully said. The present-day implication too is brought out. Congratulations!

Emile Pinet
Date: 8/6/2023 10:25:00 AM

Thanks, Christuraj; I both welcome and appreciate your comments, my friend; Emile.

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 8/4/2023 3:09:00 PM

such stunning beauty Emile, congrats on your 1st place win

Emile Pinet
Date: 8/4/2023 4:25:00 PM

Thanks, Mystic; I welcome and appreciate your comments, my friend; Emile.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 8/3/2023 10:25:00 AM

Still, it is interesting. My daughter was curious of the specific announcement that the kids would not be in school that day. Announcement made as school was about to start and this eclipse happening next year. Perhaps we should pay attention to the sky…who knows! Good one!

Emile Pinet
Date: 8/3/2023 11:05:00 AM

Thanks, Kim; mysteries of the universe still mystify us today...who's to say what sway they hold...I appreciate your comments, my friend; Emile.