Saturday, February 19, 2011

The Shadows of the Moon








My spirit withdraws
from the earthly realm
of the shadows the moon bequeaths,
and in silver veils
my soul can see
the truth as it hovers beneath
the full moon that rose
this glorious night,
to grant me the knowledge deserved,
lifting the pallor
of trapped blinding lies,
for chained earthbound mortals reserved.


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28 comments:

  1. whoFebruary 19, 2011 at 11:16:00 PM GMT+2

    your friends are pretty darn lucky shadow. I was just about to put that liza into a submission hold (either the figure four leg lock, or the dangerous due to possibility of strangulation sleeper hold)

    and I was just about to do it too (as soon as I got out of that full nelson) which was just about to happen, before you posted.

    so now I won't be forced to blow up an enter net wire

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  2. Just Be RealFebruary 20, 2011 at 12:21:00 AM GMT+2

    I saw that full moon this morning. Lovely piece Shadow.

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  3. DulceFebruary 20, 2011 at 12:28:00 AM GMT+2

    Amazing words on such a simple full of words so well deserved picture of tha moon...

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2011 at 1:03:00 AM GMT+2

    Oh girl...

    this should be a classic. I loved every word that left your lips and twisted my heart apart

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  5. Brian MillerFebruary 20, 2011 at 2:21:00 AM GMT+2

    nice...the moon was gorgeous here last night...bright enough to see through the lies...hmmm...maybe....

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  6. Sage RavenwoodFebruary 20, 2011 at 3:43:00 AM GMT+2

    Growing up, I used to wonder if the moon watched over me like a sentient being. Some part of me still wonders...

    Beautiful as the woman who orchestrated the prose. (Hugs)Indigo

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  7. Linda Bob Grifins Korbetis HallFebruary 20, 2011 at 5:06:00 AM GMT+2

    powerful writing.

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  8. Trish and Rob MacGregorFebruary 20, 2011 at 6:58:00 AM GMT+2

    The shadows. Pretty much says it all! Love this one.

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  9. steveroniFebruary 20, 2011 at 8:09:00 AM GMT+2

    Somewhere in that Big Book I'm always reading, it is written: "We lied when even the truth would have sufficed." Isn't that the way with so many of us?

    Thankfully lying is not my gig any more--well, except for once now-and-then. And that is usually with a family member. And that is usually a B I G one! Yes...a real WHOPPER!

    Now, I'll take the moon, see in which direction it is looking, and GO that way. Thank God for the moon...in fact, God DID give that to us also--grin!

    Hugs, V.

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  10. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2011 at 11:59:00 AM GMT+2

    Yep,bravo.

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  11. Cindy February 20, 2011 at 1:33:00 PM GMT+2

    Beautiful, I took a photo of the moon less than an hour ago. Beautifully written. take care.

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  12. CiCiFebruary 20, 2011 at 3:15:00 PM GMT+2

    Nice writing encouraging each of us to lift the veil and see things clearly.

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  13. Blasphemous AestheteFebruary 20, 2011 at 4:24:00 PM GMT+2

    Isn't this Shadow obsessed with the moon. Perhaps it is the charisma of the moon itself that it renders to a few to write such lines as if in love with it.
    Nice lines :)

    Cheers,
    Blasphemous Aesthete

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  14. The Turning PointFebruary 20, 2011 at 4:27:00 PM GMT+2

    Same moon as last night although mine played peek-a-boo in and out of the clouds.

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  15. greekwitchFebruary 20, 2011 at 4:53:00 PM GMT+2

    As always i was bombarded with feelings when i read this! Beautiful!

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  16. AnonymousFebruary 20, 2011 at 5:04:00 PM GMT+2

    nyc post
    loved it <3
    n full moon really koos lovely :)

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  17. AnonymousFebruary 21, 2011 at 1:27:00 AM GMT+2

    Peaceful...

    Thank you

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  18. LauraFebruary 21, 2011 at 2:22:00 PM GMT+2

    ♥

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  19. OpaqueFebruary 22, 2011 at 1:29:00 AM GMT+2

    Loved this one! Super strong!

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  20. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2011 at 1:31:00 AM GMT+2

    I like how the truth itself unfolds from the structure of the poem.

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  21. illustration poetryFebruary 22, 2011 at 6:45:00 AM GMT+2

    Moon and stars and clouds and night.
    I will drown in this bed.

    ps: how am i? never been better :)

    kisses hugs.

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  22. Hootin AnniFebruary 22, 2011 at 2:46:00 PM GMT+2

    Oh wow...this post of yours was well worth the long wait for more....beautiful Shadow. And I must add that it's a bit of the heavenly side...so filled with the mystic and the unknowing too, if you ask me.


    NESTING HERON at paradise ponds in today's post.

    Thanks for coming by to say howdy yesterday!!

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  23. AnonymousFebruary 22, 2011 at 5:56:00 PM GMT+2

    When we were kids my sister and I never had any trouble finding the face of the man in the moon :-)

    Take care Shadow and I hope you have a nice day.

    ~Ron
    *******

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  24. the walking manFebruary 23, 2011 at 4:32:00 PM GMT+2

    Aye a strong will can break any chain. And a dark night is best for escape.

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  25. HaddockFebruary 23, 2011 at 7:00:00 PM GMT+2

    The moon in all its glory.

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  26. GYPSYWOMANFebruary 23, 2011 at 8:21:00 PM GMT+2

    beautiful words for sister luna - and for us all - thanks so much for such a great piece to read - hope all is well with you under the moon wherever your moon is! ;)

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  27. SydFebruary 25, 2011 at 4:00:00 AM GMT+2

    I love that full moon Shadow.

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  28. UnknownFebruary 25, 2011 at 9:11:00 AM GMT+2

    I love the view from up here and I appreciated your portrayal dear Shadow so rich and full!

    Love from the Moon

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