The lizard tells me tales
about the dragonfly
while it chases shadows
under the palm trees.
The worms are crawling
in the mud
whispering about last night.
We gazed at the sky
and we watched
the lunar eclipse mesmerized.
Holding the lens
capturing the
blood moon blushing.
The color vibrant,
and our hearts open.
There is a silent truth
in moments like these.
I watch you immersed
in wonder
and the stillness
and magic
of it all
saturates my being
with gratitude
and celebration.
My son Daniel and I set our alarm clock to 3:15 A.M and we watched
with wonder the blushing moon. Sweet moments of life.
there is a silent truth...and so cool to see that wonder in their faces...it was overcast and rainy here...i did go out to see if i could find a hole to peek through at the moon...but no....smiles...very cool opening lines to this as well...
ReplyDeleteThank you, Brian. Sorry you didn't get to see it.
DeleteI don't there's anything more beautiful than that. :)
ReplyDeleteIt was delightful :)
DeleteI watched a bit of the eclipse last night too. Beautiful. Nice that you could share the experience with your son.
ReplyDeleteHappy you got to see it :)
Deleteoh this is so beautiful...and so cool on getting up so early to watch it...i bet he will never forget this.. you both won't ...smiles
ReplyDeleteIt's one of those moments :) thank you, Claudia .
DeleteFelt a chill. And a longing for those moments gone by. So much to cherish.
ReplyDeleteIt goes by so fast ......
DeleteI am sure your son enjoyed it. So thrilling to see such a rare occurrence!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Gabriella.
DeleteCouldn't see it last night, overcast in the NW climes. Blood Moon moments with your boy; incredible.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Glenn :)
DeleteI wish I could have seen it...too cloudy where I am. Such a wonderful experience to share with your son.
ReplyDeleteSorry you didn't get to see it :(
DeleteI could not sleep--went for VERY early scooter ride. Unexpected sight was AWESOME, I tell you. My jaw dropped, I pulled to roadside, and just realized how wonderful it all is, the countless spheres threading themselves eon after eon through the firmament...
ReplyDeleteAyala, you both were blessed to witness, and so was I..After reading about this, it was the first of FOUR, each six months after the other. How truly mind-boggling!
It is very cool. Thank you, Steve.
DeleteI could not sleep--went for VERY early scooter ride. Unexpected sight was AWESOME, I tell you. My jaw dropped, I pulled to roadside, and just realized how wonderful it all is, countless spheres threading themselves eon after eon through the firmament...YOU know what I mean
ReplyDeleteAyala, you both were blessed to witness, and so was I..After reading about this, it was the first of FOUR, each six months after the other. How truly mind-boggling!
Clouds blocked my path. A moment he won't forget I'm sure
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Deleteoh you got to see it. unfortunately not visible to us on the eastern hemisphere.
ReplyDeleteUnfortunate ....
DeleteI missed it.
ReplyDeleteLove this poem.
That is a memory to treasure, seeing that beautiful moon with your son.
It was special :)
DeleteWhat a vibrant description ... loved it :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you !
Deletecool pen. lucky for me it was only 12:15... ~
ReplyDelete:)
DeleteI didn't get to view it here as the weather was not cooperative
ReplyDeletewe had heavy clouds. I wish I could have viewed it as it is said
to be a magical moon.
Thank you !
DeleteWhat a way to bond with your son, Ayala. So glad you were able to memorialize your experience in this poem.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Rudri. We will both remember this little adventure.
DeleteHow wonderful to do that, Ayala. I especially like:
ReplyDeleteThe color vibrant,
and our hearts open.
There is a silent truth
in moments like these.
Thank you, Laurie.
DeleteWhat a wonderful time with your son. And there is a special place in your heart for these moments--
ReplyDeleteThank you, Audrey.
DeleteBeautiful Ayala!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mary.
DeleteI know when I come here--and I'm sorry I've not been as I've been horribly busy--I know I will always find such a wonderful attitude of sweetness and gratitude. Thanks, Ayala. k.
ReplyDeleteSo sweet of you to say. Thank you, Karin.
DeleteBeautiful. And beautiful moments to share. My daughter and I stayed up until 3 checking the cloudy skies. We never saw the eclipse, but we had some giggles anyway. Late hours will do that to you. :)
ReplyDeleteSorry you didn't see it but happy you enjoyed the giggles. :)
DeleteI saw it too, here in the California desert, but couldn't get a good photo. You've written it beautifully.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Victoria.
DeleteSweet indeed...you capture the magic well.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jen.
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