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Skating After Dark

black wool is the night the ice goes on forever the moon is itself

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Elizabeth Mccann

Date: 3/23/2023 2:03:00 PM

I still get the body memories of that ease and flow, though I was never really good, just having fun. Almost fell through myself! Big lake, big crack across the entire middle, dark night, but I saw it just in time! I'm glad you just got wet! Elizabeth

Maurice Rigoler

Date: 3/23/2023 8:38:00 AM

When a teenager of 6 years I went night skating on a small pond and fell through the ice. Fortunately the pond's depth where I fell through was no more than two feet. BTW I use to be a figure skater in my twenties, my favorite sport. At 85 now I'm grateful to be walking, never mind skating. / Maurice

Paula Goldsmith

Date: 3/18/2023 9:11:00 AM

Few words with much said. The wonderful night, the ice, the moon, oh my... Have a blessed day........................

Elizabeth Mccann
Date: 3/18/2023 3:00:00 PM

It was magical. Paula. It still feels a little unearthly to me. Thank you. Your remarks are a wonderful help. Elizabeth

Poet Tellaferro

Date: 1/23/2023 7:14:00 PM

Nice! Love the feeling it is evokes, walking after sunset on a winters day, coming home. Wanting warmth… Love it, a simple image, that evoke many memories. Thanks

Elizabeth Mccann
Date: 1/24/2023 12:56:00 AM

Thanks so much! Poetry to me IS feeling. Elizabeth

Hilo Poet

Date: 1/19/2023 7:03:00 PM

Elizabeth, your penning instant a blessed presence to convey good tidings--satisfaction, Aloha William

Elizabeth Mccann
Date: 1/24/2023 12:57:00 AM

Lovely, Hilo! I am touched. Elizabeth

Timothy Ray

Date: 1/16/2023 3:48:00 PM

such a lovely apercu.....and the vision held in the magic of the moon....loved it

Elizabeth Mccann
Date: 1/24/2023 12:58:00 AM

Exactly, Timothy! And thank you for the apercu; I had forgot that word! Elizabeth

Sara Kendrick

Date: 1/12/2023 2:37:00 AM

I enjoyed reading this one. I am sure a beautiful scene but very dangerous one. Thanks for sharing and for dropping by my page. Sara

Elizabeth Mccann
Date: 1/12/2023 1:39:00 PM

Thank you, Sara! Yes, there was some doubt about the thickness of the ice in the middle! (Good thinig- it was okay!) Elizabeth

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 1/11/2023 8:08:00 PM

Excellent imagery!

Elizabeth Mccann
Date: 1/11/2023 11:39:00 PM

Thank you, Andrea1 So glad to have your comment. Elizabeth

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 1/11/2023 7:44:00 PM

I love poems like this, which allow me to see a beautiful scene quite clearly. Evelyn :)

Elizabeth Mccann
Date: 1/11/2023 11:41:00 PM

I love it when our visuals meet! A spaecial way of bbeing in touch. Elizabeth

Elizabeth Mccann

Date: 1/7/2023 11:28:00 PM

I always love hearing from you, Gersh! Elizabeth

Gershon Wolf
Date: 1/8/2023 7:47:00 PM

And I enjoy your every post, Elizabeth. Thank you!

Gershon Wolf

Date: 1/7/2023 8:32:00 PM

Perfection in a snapshot, Elizabeth. Haiku as it's meant to be! A pleasure to read. Thanks!

Chris Con

Date: 1/6/2023 8:01:00 AM

Is the moon not the skater here?

Elizabeth Mccann
Date: 1/6/2023 1:43:00 PM

I like that idea, Chris! Nice image. Elizabeth

Tom Cunningham

Date: 1/6/2023 3:54:00 AM

I can just see the ice reflecting in the moonlight. Hope your new year is off to a good start Elizabeth. Tom

Elizabeth Mccann
Date: 1/6/2023 1:45:00 PM

So happy to hear from you, Tom! Yes, the ice glowed in the moonlight. Have a good new year. Mine has begun quite well. Elizabeth

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 1/6/2023 2:20:00 AM

I can almost feel her skating towards the moon. Amazing picture.

Victor Buhagiar
Date: 1/6/2023 3:01:00 AM

Hope you'll like my last effort.

Elizabeth Mccann
Date: 1/6/2023 2:49:00 AM

You're a wonderful reader, Victor! I can always count on your tuning in to the subtleties! Elizabeth