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Author`s Notes: The Strawberry Moon is a special Tercet poem that my wife, Ingrid, and I just completed today on July 6, 2018. We both decided to do this poem based on a recent experience we had one early evening last month in June, when we were driving back from another location in Northern Germany. With the advent of dusk, we both noticed immediately in the far-distant horizon the early beginning of the Strawberry Moon as it began literally peeking out, at first, and then progressively coming more fully into view as it made its ritual ascent toward the coming night sky. It was truly a most amazing event to see. Over time, as were still driving, we could clearly see and follow the full-ascent of its celestial track as it moved higher and higher into the night sky. A truly wondrous sight to behold in every respect! And so, that event served as the thematic genesis for our poem here. Enjoy the read! (Gary Bateman and Ingrid Krukenberg-Bateman)

Thematic Categories: beautiful, god, heaven, imagery, metaphor, moon, and universe.

The Strawberry Moon

The Strawberry Moon

This moon rises up ever slowly among the clouds,
As it begins its ritual journey of peeking slyly out,
Appearing for all to see in that far-distant horizon.

This wondrous eidetic image is a Strawberry Moon
That’s so softly-red with a magical touch of orange,
And so very rare to see—yet so special to gaze upon.

As this enchanted moon continues its skyward ascent,
It begins to kiss the Earth goodbye whilst following its
Heavenly path in the sky to be amongst the radiant stars.

This glorious moon now follows its celestial path into 
The Dark Beyond as its strawberry tint passes away,
And its ancient, brilliant-bright-luminescence returns.

Oh, Strawberry Moon—our pride of the month of June,
Shall you tell us more when you come back to us, of what
We shall see in The Dark Beyond, in the Sky of Nowhere?

And perhaps we can expect in your next journey to us,
Another special kiss by you—a welcome kiss telling us
That a reunion awaits us all on the eternal path of light!   

Gary Bateman and Ingrid Krukenberg-Bateman
Copyright © All Rights Reserved – July 6, 2018
(Tercet)

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Robert Lindley Date: 7/10/2018 5:58:00 AM I loved reading this wondrously written and inspiring poem my friend. The note was such a great delight to read! May you and your dear wife be blessed daily and continue to give to this drk world your words and your bright light!! A fav-- a rare and a beautiful gem! Login to Reply Gary Bateman Date: 7/10/2018 1:53:00 PM Hello Robert, Many Thanks for your very gracious thoughts and words here!! And thanks too the FAV!! Ingrid and I are very pleased that you found our Strawberry Moon tercet to be of significant interest and a delight to read. Best Wishes Always, Gary

Liam Mcdaid Date: 7/8/2018 7:16:00 AM both your pens melted together solid gold in this piece Login to Reply Gary Bateman Date: 7/8/2018 9:36:00 AM Thanks Liam Mate!! Our liquid-gold ink made this solid-gold result possible. Ingrid and are very pleased that you liked our latest Tercet effort. Always our pleasure to hear from you!! Best Sunday Wishes from Both of Us!! Gary

Lyric Man Date: 7/7/2018 7:01:00 AM Hi Gary.. Good morning. I'm in the mountains with my dog (Bo) this morning. Sipping on your wonderful write and a hot cup of Joe. Nature is waking up and you're bringing a delight to my senses! Login to Reply Gary Bateman Date: 7/7/2018 9:55:00 PM Hello Lyric Man!! I am thrilled as is Ingrid here with your thoughts and comment here. We are both very pleased to hear that our tercet verse on "The Strawberry Moon" has had such a positive impact on your senses. Great to hear for sure!! Please give our greetings and best wishes to "Bo" as well!! Cheers and Best, Gary

Arthur Vaso Date: 7/7/2018 1:14:00 AM Well, of course the poem is wonderful, however really Gary, I have to say this, that you and your wife share these moments and express them, for me this well real life romantic! I just find this so sweet! You are both so lucky to have each other!!! :) Login to Reply Gary Bateman Date: 7/7/2018 5:51:00 AM Hello Art, Thanks my friend for your read of our latest co-write here, and for your very gracious observation. I believe that Ingrid and I are tending toward writing more these romantic-type writes with a magical touch of the divine. We have certain like-topics that we meld together on very well. Being together in real-life does influence our co-writes -- absolutely!! Best Wishes from both of us!! Gary

Arturo Michael Date: 7/6/2018 5:24:00 PM No doubt it painted your hearts with colors that left a message on both of you... Nice write... All the best Gary .... Login to Reply Gary Bateman Date: 7/7/2018 5:43:00 AM Hello Arturo, It's always great to hear from you!! Yes, the Strawberry Moon that particular early evening did indeed paint our hearts with its divine colors. A great observation. We both wish you all the best for the weekend!! Cheers, Gary

Jan Allison Date: 7/6/2018 3:49:00 PM what a wonderful sight to behold and described so beautifully in your glorious poem:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply Gary Bateman Date: 7/7/2018 5:40:00 AM Thanks Jan!! We are both grateful for your read of our latest poem here, and for your comment. Ingrid and I wish you all the best for the weekend!! Best Always, Gary

Vijay Pandit Date: 7/6/2018 3:35:00 PM Enjoyed reading your description of glorious moon..you wrote a beautiful poem together, adorned with words of longing for the scenic event. Kudos to you Gary and Ingrid..and best wishes for a long journey together under the strawberry moon! Login to Reply Gary Bateman Date: 7/7/2018 5:37:00 AM Hello Vijay, Thanks for your read and your wonderful comments here. Ingrid and I are very glad you liked this latest selection of ours. A glorious and beautiful moon for sure!! Cheers and Best, Gary

Anne-Lise Andresen Date: 7/6/2018 2:09:00 PM - A wonderful and romantic description .... and the title is so "heavenly", Ingrid and Gary :) - I would think it was a romantic evening - Best wishes and summer hugs to you both :) - // Anne-Lise :) Login to Reply Gary Bateman Date: 7/6/2018 2:32:00 PM Hello Dear Anne-Lise!! Thanks for the being the first one to read our most recent co-authored poem here. The progressive image of "The Strawberry Moon" certainly caught our immediate attention while we were driving our car as we were able to witness its complete ascent. A beautiful evening it was, for sure!! Best Wishes from both of us!! Cheers, Gary