Ingénue Moon
A modest moon
under the thumb of night
is hemmed from view
like a half slip of light
__________Colleen Redman / Poets United
"A blog is to a writer what a canvas is to an artist." ~ Colleen Redman
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April 14th, 2019 7:12 am
A lovely sky photo, and poem. I like the half-slip of light.
April 14th, 2019 8:06 am
I have a feeling this photo was taken by you! I like the way you used a ‘half slip of light.’ Very apt description.
April 14th, 2019 9:15 am
We grew up wearing white half slips under our skirts, and because I’m only 5 foot 1 inch, I’ve done a lot of hemming.
April 14th, 2019 11:33 am
The photo and the words are calming. I like how you have used hemmed and half slip of night
April 14th, 2019 12:18 pm
I found myself wondering if anyone wears slips anymore? I do like the half slip of light.
April 14th, 2019 2:21 pm
Gorgeousness!! ❤️
April 14th, 2019 2:27 pm
I love the phrases ‘under the thumb of night’ and ‘half slip of light’, Colleen, which express the image so well.
April 14th, 2019 4:59 pm
Oh Colleen every line i this amazing poem is breathtaking. So very much said in such a little bit! This is absolutely wonderful!
April 14th, 2019 5:45 pm
It makes the night out like a jealous rival…obscuring the moon any which way it can! Love this short and sweet write.
April 14th, 2019 6:41 pm
Title and image make me think of a child–I wonder if the moon will outgrow or outsmart night soon.
April 14th, 2019 8:12 pm
I love it!
April 15th, 2019 1:11 am
Brief and perfect!
April 17th, 2019 11:25 am
A lovely tribute to the moon!