Notes About The Poem

Note: Sphagnum is peat moss, and Sphinx Moths thrive in sphagnum bogs.

Sphygmo

Sphery moon o'er northern bog;
sphagnum working overtime.
Sphinx Moth moves within a grand
sphere of influence,
spherule eyes gazing. Keeps his
sphygmic pulse on time -- poised with
sphenic wings arched overhead.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2026

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Bartley Avatar
August 21, 2026 at 5:58 PM
After pulling out the dictionary... wow, awesome. Thanks for sharing!
Harp Avatar
August 21, 2026 at 10:48 PM
I'm so glad, Benjamin, that you appreciate my poem. Yes, by the time I pulled out the dictionary and realized that SPHINX MOTHS and SPHAGNUM BOGS are related, there are two lines to start your Pleiades poem. Now, just 5 more SPH-- words, and you have it. Of course, it has to make sense! Moon Harp
Delegans Avatar
August 5, 2026 at 4:54 PM
The intricacies of this are outstanding. Very well-written poem!
Harp Avatar
August 6, 2026 at 7:58 AM
Christopher, thank you for appreciating my poem. As you can see, I did my research. It was fun working out this little puzzle. Moon Harp 😊
DiMino Avatar
July 28, 2026 at 10:31 AM
In the large and small both alike, moves dutifully the pulse of life. Quite a brilliant poem! Made me think.
Harp Avatar
July 28, 2026 at 2:17 PM
Thank you Joe. I'm so glad you liked my poem. Moon Harp
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