Thursday, March 8, 2012

The Think Tank Thursday # 87-Moon

As I was working on this week's prompt, it seems fate played a hand.  My first thought was dust(spring cleaning),than stardust. Stars lead me to the midnight sky and there was our prompt. When is our next Full Moon, I wondered as I reached for a calendar? Thursday, perfect! I knew that all my other choices were out. I had to go with the celestial, mystical, and luminous moon. Magic and mayhem shroud her, as she casts her pale light. We often here folklore, myths, and legends revolve around the moon's phases.

There are whispers of romance, our explorations in space, and the effect on humans. Have you seen the effect? I use to work in a hospital, Admissions Dept. You would be amazed, how many babies are born on a full moon. The gravitational pull of Earth's tides is affected. What about the water in our bodies? My Mom doesn't plant her garden, till after the last full moon in May. So many mysteries surround the moon. I would love you to pen a poem about Lunar's light, widely known as the moon. If you need more inspiration, just look out your window tonight~

Moon by ~Djsanka

 

 
 Hunter's Moon by *Lemmy-X

 

 

Of the Moon by ~FallingToPieces

 



"The moon is a friend for the lonesome to talk to." ~Carl Sandburg



"Aim for the moon. If you miss, you may hit a star." ~W. Clement Stone




"The moon of a bright silver, which dazzles by its shining, illumines a world which surely is no longer ours; for it resembles in nothing what may be seen in other lands."~Pierre Loti


 
 

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26 comments:

  1. Tarang SinhaMarch 8, 2012 at 10:54 AM

    Beautiful prompt! I've written quite a few poems on this. Linking three of them. Thanks!:)

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  2. De JacksonMarch 8, 2012 at 12:12 PM

    Thanks so much for this. She's one of my favorite muses. :)

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  3. DaydreamertooMarch 8, 2012 at 12:54 PM

    Being Cancer (star sign) the lady moon is one of my most favourite things to write about. Thanks for the prompt!

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    1. Sara McNultyMarch 10, 2012 at 6:55 PM

      Couldn't seem to comment on your site, but I love your poem, and seeing from both sides.

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  4. Sherry Blue SkyMarch 8, 2012 at 1:05 PM

    Dusted off an old one that I like....love this prompt!

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  5. Laurie KolpMarch 8, 2012 at 1:14 PM

    Thanks, Ella.

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  6. Kat MortensenMarch 8, 2012 at 1:53 PM

    Very nice prompt, Ella. I enjoyed writing this one very much.

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  7. EllaMarch 8, 2012 at 2:50 PM

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  8. EllaMarch 8, 2012 at 2:51 PM

    Thanks everyone! I'm sure most of us have written about the moon, but I hadn't. I also was motivated by there really being a Full Moon tonight! There are so many ways to write about this subject. I figured you all would have something to share! Thanks for being so kind~

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  9. Janet MartinMarch 8, 2012 at 3:59 PM

    I'm noticing something...poet's are suckers for moonlight;) Love it! I had many oldie moon-songs but these gorgeous photos and poems inspired another!

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  10. AnonymousMarch 8, 2012 at 4:40 PM

    I haven't participated beyond visiting the Creators of the wondrous images you presented for further inspiration Ella...
    Their artistry is overwhelmingly beautiful. I had a memorable time.
    The Moon's beauty is inspirational in all its phases.
    A wonderful prompt to think upon, thank you.

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  11. HannahMarch 8, 2012 at 5:17 PM

    The moon has been egging me on to escape to the night and play! Beautiful images, Ella ~ thank you ~ smiles!

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  12. Sasha A. PalmerMarch 8, 2012 at 5:25 PM

    A real oldie from me: my goodness, almost twelve years old! How did that happen?..

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  13. Mary B. MansfieldMarch 8, 2012 at 9:17 PM

    I linked up a triolet...what a terrific prompt!

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  14. KarenMarch 8, 2012 at 10:35 PM

    A timely prompt Ella!

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  15. UnknownMarch 9, 2012 at 4:54 AM

    Probably the most on-topic I've been with a think tank thursday, although this a poem about the moon I wrote a few weeks ago :-)

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  16. rchMarch 9, 2012 at 5:50 AM

    My first attempt at a triolet, thanks to Dave King for the inspiration. Btw, this is the Full Crow Moon, a time when pursued dreams may be realized - good luck!

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  17. Sharp Little PencilMarch 9, 2012 at 2:15 PM

    Mine is about the problems I have with the moon... sleep, being startled awake. A different take on the prompt, I suppose, but thank you for it, because last night I was outside to witness a full, silver moon. I waved hello. Amy

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  18. Sara McNultyMarch 9, 2012 at 7:00 PM

    Love these photos! Mine is up.

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  19. Dr. Pearl Ketover Prilik (PKP)March 9, 2012 at 8:46 PM

    I second Sara McNulty's comment ! :) Beautiful photos of the moon :) Mine are up as well. Although my image seems to still be trapped within an alarmed black triangle!

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  20. Dr. Pearl Ketover Prilik (PKP)March 9, 2012 at 8:51 PM

    DOES ANYONE KNOW WHY I AM TRAPPED IN A BLACK TRIANGLE WHEN COMMENTING ON CERTAIN THREADS??? MY PHOTO APPEARS ON THE LEFT... I EMAILED GRAVATAR AND PERHAPS THEY CAN HELP... AS OF THIS EVENING I AM APPEARING INCOGNITO WHEN COMMENTING ON MY OWN BLOG! YIKES!

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  21. claireyloveMarch 10, 2012 at 6:41 AM

    Hello all ~ my first time posting here ~ I look forward to reading some of your poetry too!

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  22. Mariya KolevaMarch 10, 2012 at 6:41 PM

    Not a very successful attempt, to be honest. It seems I started to wear off, just like my lyrical character :-)
    Gone to some reading!

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  23. S.E.IngrahamMarch 10, 2012 at 7:37 PM

    I know I've written about Luna numerous times but this is the only poem I could lay my hands on right now ...

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  24. AnonymousMarch 11, 2012 at 3:15 AM

    what's better than the moon?

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  25. S.E.IngrahamMarch 11, 2012 at 9:08 PM

    And yet another blog of mine to try and add here, and another moon poem so what better place to try and do this ... "The Moon is Cresting the Horizon" can be found on one of my oldest blogs, THE LEAPING ELEPHANTS at this url:

    http://leapinelephants.blogspot.com/

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