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'Sometimes weak and wan, sometimes strong and full of light. The moon understands what it means to be human. Uncertain. Alone. Cratered by imperfections.' Tahereh Mafi
Over the centuries many poets have been fascinated by the moon, especially a full moon. We've already had a 'Wolf Moon' in January and a 'Snow Moon' in February; the next full moon, sometimes known as the 'Worm Moon' will be on March 28. Click here to find out more information about moons on the wonderful Royal Museums Greenwich website.
The idea that the lunar cycle can influence people’s behaviour dates back thousands of years. Read more here.
Listen to Ella Fitzgerald singing about a 'Blue Moon' here.
Writing Prompts:
- Write about a time when you have been 'weak and wan'.
- Write about a time when you have been 'strong and full of light'.
- Is the human condition, at the moment (as suggested in the quote above), one of being 'uncertain and alone'? Write for six minutes, whether you agree or disagree.
- Are you 'cratered by imperfections'? If so, what are they?
cratered by imperfections
ReplyDeletecreated by imperfections
its like an acne i have hidden inside
tiny little potholes that i tried to cover and hide
until one day i woke up
and just knew it was time to reveal,
to fix each little crater
and to do that
i had to be brave enough to heal
i started my terrifying journey
and i was strong enough to push
causing each little crater
to become a gyser and gush
and at the end i came to realise
my craters were part of my genes
i was not cratered by imperfections
i had been created by them it would seem
i have kept one or two craters
ive had them so long you see
they are a little gentle reminder
and strangely a comfort now to me <3
Oh my goodness, I love this poem and I've only just seen it. For some reason I have not been getting notifications of posts. I think I've corrected that in my settings now. I don't know who you are, but I'm so glad that you found the blog post a trigger for poetry. Please send me some more.
DeleteThe moon certainly has an influence on the Earth, and its inhabitants.
ReplyDeleteWatch out when there's the next full moon my Rob - there may be lunatics close by!
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