A L O H A
means 'Good Night' too . . .
Night doesn't fall.
I think it floats down . . .
Shadows grow longer,
a n d l o n g e r . . . .
Everyone pauses . . .
or paws-es. . .
Agonies and extricates of color
psychedelicize . . . .
This was the prized,
the desirable sight,
unsought,
presented so easily. . .
Gerard Manley Hopkins's
Moonrise
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That beauty is a thing beyond the grave,
That perfect, bright experience never falls
To nothingness, and time will dim the moon
Sooner than our full consummation here
In this odd life will tarnish or pass away.
That perfect, bright experience never falls
To nothingness, and time will dim the moon
Sooner than our full consummation here
In this odd life will tarnish or pass away.
D. H. Lawrence
Moonrise
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Like Japanese poets
we contemplate
the same moon.
We share our poems
in bits and bites,
tweets, updates,
and posts.
Mostly
we enjoy each other
under the
Autumn Moon.
Tipsy
we smile
together-
-somehow
it is more
than abundance.
Moon Family
Warmly, cloudia
COMMENT!
i love the composition in those photos!
ReplyDeleteterrific!
Amazing, beautiful, unforgettable sky over Hawaii.
ReplyDeleteIt feels like, if in Hawaii, I will be able to discuss any topic, using "Aloha")).
very nice. =)
ReplyDeleteThat first shot is just stunning!
ReplyDeleteThese are all just lovely.
ReplyDeletenice pic of the moon, Cloudia.
ReplyDeleteagain a lot nice photo's Cloudia,
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing them with us.
Greetings from Holland, Joop
Ahhh yes Cloudia...we are sharing the same moon.
ReplyDeleteThat first photo is breathtaking.
ReplyDeleteThanks. Go well, be well and be happy.
ReplyDeleteVery creative with the flower
ReplyDeleteGreetings,
Filip
Absolutely Vintage Cloudia--and I had a Cat that looked exactly like that one!! Eerie!!! and very comforting at the same time!
ReplyDeleteI miss Lexie terribly!
Hugs sweet friend!
John
Utterly gorgeous blog post, Cloudia!!
ReplyDeleteI like the first and the 4th picture . You are a great photograph, dear Cloudia!
ReplyDeleteEverything is lovely here.
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Ciao from Italy
beautiful - you are very fortunate to live in such a place.
ReplyDeleteAh, yes... comforting words and photo. 'it does float down'.
ReplyDeleteBonza photos especially the last one very eerie indeed :-).
ReplyDeleteCouldn't wait today for the moon to rise.
ReplyDeletePlease have you all a peaceful night and kind Thursday.
Hi, moonstruck lady, I wish you a warm and pleasant moonlit night.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the visit. Appreciate the comment too. I like your sky views. When I was there in 1953 and several times i 1955, I was looking for girls and the beach was empty. That is the usual luck of soldiers everywhere.
ReplyDeleteHonestly, I love visiting your blog. It's like a treat for my sight and my soul.
ReplyDeleteUnforgettable pictures! Beautiful quotes!
ReplyDeleteThank YOU for visiting!
ReplyDeletesomebody's enjoying their new view.
ReplyDeleteummmmmm what a lovely way to end my day! Thank you, again, and again!
ReplyDeletethis was lovely!
ReplyDeletenamaste /\ from mumbai!
aloha!!
I have been to several moon viewing Haiku writing parties. Always fun.
ReplyDeleteIt is so calming coming over here! I love it!!! Aloha Cloudia!!
ReplyDeleteVery nice serie of photos, Cloudia !
ReplyDeleteFrom a cat to the sky.
Aloha, my Friend !
thank you
ReplyDeleteAnd it does, beautiful photos.
ReplyDeleteI'm really loving the views and your words from high in the sky Cloudia, is Kitty still happy, doesn't he miss hos old prowling grounds at all?
ReplyDeleteMore than abundance...I LOVE that! Hugs to YOU from Miami!! :)
ReplyDeleteIntelligent Cloudia!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful words and photos today, good night !
ReplyDeleteWhat terrific words and photos. So lovely! Happy to be a part of your Moon family...
ReplyDeleteLove the first photo a lot! : )
ReplyDeleteYour poety is breathtaking. For the past couple of nights the moon has appeared in front of my window shining on me her splendor. Thanks for cheering me up. Cheers!!
ReplyDeleteKitty is LOVING her new digs and is establishing happy new routines -as are we :-)
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