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The Moon, By Many Names

by Mr. Ed — Read all 1,530 poems by Mr. Ed

Friday, March 9, 2012


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“The Sun, The Moon, and The Stars,

Are All There To Guide Us.”

 

Dennis Banks

 

It is not yet even dawn

I feel a kiss on my cheek

I realize it’s not my spouse

Good old Trucker has to pee

 

Soon, I am outside with my dogs

Staring up at the magical full moon

Eventually, our returning robins sing

Their spring ode is quite a lovely tune

 

This is when I recall the numerous names

March’s Full Moon, has had through history

I have always liked the Native American ones

They have always made the most sense to me

 

The robins have reminded me of  the ‘Worm Moon’

It is now the time of year that the worms come out

My thoughts suddenly turn to my backyard garden

I have always enjoyed preparing it, without a doubt

 

Before very long, two large crows now caw out

Some tribes also called this the ‘Full Crow Moon’

Crows are intelligent birds; they know that it’s spring

And now, my dogs are captivated by their joyous tune

 

And soon, my spouse calls out to me through the doorway

She says that she’s making us some pancakes for breakfast

She has now reminded me this moon is also called ‘Sap Moon’

In spring, many tribes knew tapping maple syrup now, is the best

 

Early American settlers also referred to this Full Moon, as ‘Lenten Moon’

As they began to carefully prepare, to celebrate the pending Easter holiday

My dogs and I listen to the robins and the crows, as we stare up at the moon

Then we head back inside for breakfast, and the start of a glorious spring day

 

 

©March 9, 2012, Mr. Ed

 

 

 

 
    


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Reviewed by Karen Vanderlaan
Reviewed on March 12, 2012
Beautiful!

Reviewed by E T Waldron
Reviewed on March 10, 2012
I love this info poem, Bro Ed! Thanks for the moon names,I had forgotten some of them. I love how you brought together the names of moons, with seasons,native tribes,and holiday's we celebrate! Splendid writing!

Eileen

Reviewed by Vivian Dawson
Reviewed on March 10, 2012
Captivating is the moon by any name *Mr Ed*
as is your poem...being of Native American
Indian descent myself, and proud of it!!!

Lady Vivian

Reviewed by Annabel Sheila
Reviewed on March 10, 2012
Our native ancestors were wise beyond anything we can imagine....Spring's promise is certainly in the air....thanks for the interesting info on the full moon in March, Ed...

Anna

Reviewed by Amber Moonstone
Reviewed on March 10, 2012
I am sure that the Native Americans were very happy to see this "Worm Moon/Sap Moon/Crow Moon" I too, like them, embrace the wonderful glow of this spring moon.

Wonderful insight to this amazing orb.

Peace, love and light,
Amber Moonstone

Reviewed by Asa Seeley
Reviewed on March 9, 2012
the presence of the moon and its light. this is an inspiring and beautiful thing. thanks for sharing.


asa

Reviewed by Mary Ann Biddinger
Reviewed on March 9, 2012
Solace in the beauty of a moon. Beautifully penned Mr. Ed
Lady Mary Ann

Reviewed by Rose Rideout
Reviewed on March 9, 2012
The beauty that's free, and so many miss it. Great write Ed.

Rose

Reviewed on March 9, 2012
'THERE'S A MOON OUT TONIGHT ... WUH UH UH OH ..."

Reviewed by T Jett (Reader)
Reviewed on March 9, 2012
beautiful imagery and so wonderfully written.

Reviewed by jude forese
Reviewed on March 9, 2012
informative ... very well written,Ed ...

Reviewed by Ronald Hull
Reviewed on March 9, 2012
Reminds me of why I wake up in the early morning… And it isn't to let the dogs out to pee or look at the moon. But you've given tribute to the way people have viewed the moon and I am grateful for learning from your experience.

Ron

Reviewed by Laura Fall
Reviewed on March 9, 2012
Wonderfully written poetry and the photo so stunning and sure suits this great write Laura

Reviewed on March 9, 2012
Wonderful poem and picture; well done as always, Ed!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Texas, Karen Lynn. :D

Reviewed by Ruan Mills
Reviewed on March 9, 2012
Last night's moon, from here, was a truly magical sight. It was bigger than me and so low it seemed to touch the top of the hedge. Of course I did not have my camera and by the time I walked home, it had shifted.
"Darn it!!!"

Reviewed by larry linville
Reviewed on March 9, 2012
I watched the moon as I drove to prayer group this morning. It was all alone in the western sky.

Reviewed by Ed Matlack
Reviewed on March 9, 2012
You'r lucky u got Trucker to kiss you, cause I doubt the wife would want to do so anymore...Jurseeeeeeeeeeey

Reviewed on March 9, 2012
Nature speaks better and more precisely than technology. Here we can learn that nature comes first than technology in knowing about the seasonal changes as we can now see with the breaking news of Spring. Happy Spring day to you and your loved ones.

Reviewed on March 9, 2012
A delightful piece of delicate feeling ... Jasmin Horst


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