The Gibbous Moon

Tonight the gibbous moon shined bright
Like catharsis for my infinite thoughts

Touched by natural chords, he
Called me above dark treetops
Amid cerulean skies.
As if, I belong with them, among myriad and myriad of stars, 
He drew me closer, ever nearer

Copyright © | Year Posted 2008



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Date: 5/12/2009 7:27:00 AM
Congratulations on your poetry making it into the semi finals. Wishing you the best of luck in the finals. Love, Carol
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Date: 5/3/2009 11:33:00 PM
Barbara, my belated congrats in making the semi finals...Raul
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Date: 2/20/2009 4:15:00 PM
Had to look up the word "gibbous" ... LOL ... I've never seen this word and thought at first it was a typo ... thats the English teacher in me ... smile ... Love your words and this is a wonderful selection to be a feature here at the Soup this week. Congratulations, Barbara!!
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Date: 2/17/2009 1:28:00 PM
Beautiful picture this poem paints, your phrasing was very eloquent and also vivid... I enjoyed reading this. :) Congrats on being featured this week! Wishing you the best. Love, Amy
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Date: 2/17/2009 9:29:00 AM
Congrats on "A Touch Of Heaven" being featured, Barbara. Vince
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Date: 2/16/2009 5:26:00 PM
What an uplifting view in this poem. Congratulations on having it featured. I wish you ongoing success with your writing. Karen
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Date: 2/15/2009 9:16:00 PM
Barbara congrats on having your poetry featured - great word choice in this poem - very beautiful - God Bless, MJ
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