Dark Moon

A lot of people refer to the Dark Moon as the New Moon. This is a common misconception - how can something be new if it has not yet begun? I don't go around correcting people, but I do my best to refer to it correctly and to be ready with an explanation for those who ask. When the Moon is cloaked, this is the Dark Moon. The first Waxing Crescent after the Dark Moon is the New Moon. I suppose it doesn't really make a difference - these are only Human titles - but for my purposes, I wanted to explain what I meant when referring to the Dark moon.
I love the energy of the Dark Moon. I was told years ago that the Dark Moon is not time for Magik. I now do not necessarily believe this to be true. I use it as a time of preparation and recovery of energy. I also use it as a time of study and appreciation. The Dark Moon is my time to refresh and rejuvenate all aspects of my being and spirit.
It is associated with the Crone who, in turn, is associated with wisdom. It is not a time to be afraid, but a time to put faith in the Moon's power and trust that it still shines on us though we can't see it. It is when what is done can be ended, and what has yet to be can begin.

Dark Moon Haiku  

    Pearl-studded blue gown,

made even more radient

by the Moon's non-light.

Thank You, Super Moon!

Ah, Super Moon. I loved the Super Moon. It was pretty much just awesome for me. Again, I will use the concept of Tao and not attempt to find words for how lovely and migikal the Super Moon was. I'm also typing this at work, so I need to be brief and discreet.
It gave a lot of things to a lot of people, and came at just the right time for me. I needed an energy pick-me-up in this time of personal transition.

 

Super Moon Haiku

 

Bringing Dawn to Dusk,

swollen with bright, joyous beams.

Harder not to dance.



Summer and the Super Moon

Wow, what a busy, beautiful, emotional weekend!
First, it was the Summer Solstice, which means that it is officially time for some summer cocktails at this lady's house. To go along with all that sunny power, the Super Moon also occurred this weekend. To be honest, I enjoyed the Super Moon way more than the Solstice - I do not do well in the heat. Even today I had a horrid migraine from the hot, humid weather. Alas, there's nothing I can do to change it, so I can only do my best to embrace it.
Condolences were share today at the church I attend, as a baby boy aged 2 months entered into eternity. I wish I had better, sweeter, more comforting words to give.
I composed this Choka in Puerto Rico, where I experienced an absolute Summery moment. It was not written on the Solstice, but it refers to the entrance of Summer nicely. Super Moon poetry to come!

The Setting Solstice

 

Seen through dark glasses -

night time on the Horizon.

Still hot underfoot.

Cup raised to the sky;

wine as pale as the hot moon.

I’ll drink to her smile.

Slice of lemon for

the cocktail of the Ocean.

Salty sweet slumber.

When the Moon Hits Your Eye . . .

Most of my poetry is about the Moon. I am mesmerized by it. I even have the phases tattooed around my ankle!

I just love its energy and mystery. I'm trying not to make this sound too "new-age-y", but I really do have a fascination with the Moon. I could, theoretically, talk endlessly about it.

I am, in fact, compiling a book of Haiku strictly about the Moon. More on that as it develops, though. The following poem will be included, of course.



 

 

Lunar Spring Storm

 

Clouds drift across you

smile in the pin-prick starlight;

you blush through the storm.