I Am Anaya Poet Haibun

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The final full moon rises as far north as it ever does — a phenomenon that happens every 18.6 years called a "major lunar standstill."            

^{images  Duhok, Iraq, as the full moon appears behind a rocky hilltop.Turkey, moody photo of birds perched in front of the full moon. A child climbs a toboggan hill in Ontario, Canada}

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12.16.24

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“we look for that light eternal 

that does not come and go 

the screen upon which life plays

cognised in staid stillness slow” ~ Unseeking Seeker

 

Rising Moon

Radiant crystals illuminate thee, nocturnal mistress
in the wan dawn light where darkness drapes skies
Requiem aeternam bright halo, lies heaven’s portal 
Winters wispy cirrus refracting ring circling 
Mohawkin bespeaks of a Christmas cold moon

…December’s icy grip                         
Riffling ebb and tide, spawner of loon
Let rage and ruin Not be the end of me
Rubaiyat’s rhyme in thy honor 
Let the waters settle, quotes of Rumi 
Mercurial doomsday ruminates Mina Loy
Reigning ascendant masking impressions
Clouds envelop, shadow’s     born shorn
Ravishing stillness, stormy tasks pending…

                        bright white ring of light
                            rage and ruin’s calmly still ~
                                  not the end of me

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Maria Williams December 17, 2024 at 8:46 PM Poignant and astute poetry Dear Anaya, and allow me to reflect Omar Khayyam's sentiment by I Wishing you and your family a Merry and Joyful Christmas filled with peace, laughter and most of all the gift of health. Hugs Maria I Am Anaya December 18, 2024 at 10:00 AM Ty Maria! Rubaiyat Omar Khayyam's "the Astronomer-Poet of Persia". Thank you for the greetings and the same to you, and yours, Happy Holidays!! xhugs

Daniel Henry Rodgers December 17, 2024 at 5:38 AM Dear Anaya, When I read your eloquent words I thought, what a reflection on the moon's beauty and its influence on nature and human emotions. I also like your literary references. This particular line really stood out to me. "Radiant crystals illuminate thee, nocturnal mistress". Autumn Blessings, My Dear Friend, Daniel I Am Anaya December 18, 2024 at 9:54 AM Daniel, it's so good to see you back. The Sun is what luminates the Moon, Nasa tells us, and in reality, the light that lights all lights! aha. Ty for the kind comments and encouragement. Happy Holidays ahead!

Paige Hind December 16, 2024 at 6:18 PM Just beautiful - this poem enchants, "Let rage and ruin Not be the end of me" powerful I Am Anaya December 18, 2024 at 9:48 AM Ty Paige for blessing me with your presence and kind comments Happy Holidays !!

Duke Beaufort December 16, 2024 at 4:32 PM Anaya, you have some powerful forces to contend with…but you have a poetic shield that makes you wonderfully immune from anything negative. It’s a high level of inspiration! Smiles. The moon pictures are wonderful. The sled is funny!!! I Am Anaya December 16, 2024 at 6:13 PM The sled one is funny and a must for Xmas. Ty, for the encouragement!!

Yann Rolland December 16, 2024 at 3:58 PM enjoyed the sentiments here, and the atmosphere, well done poet I Am Anaya December 16, 2024 at 6:12 PM Ty for the kind words and encouragement, Yann!