The Hunter's Moon . . .

10/24/2023

Hello blog friends,

I've another poem to share. This week, poet Colleen Chesebro asks participants to focus on the last breath of Autumn (October 22 - November 5). We are to use at least one kigo word (a Japanese word referring to the use of words that indicate the season) and any syllabic form. I've created two tankas.

My kigo words are: winds, chilly, bare branches, and Hunter's moon. If you're unfamiliar with the Hunter's moon, it is officially full at 3:35 p.m. EST on October 28. Won't you please let me know if you watch it rise? 😊

Aspens abound in my area and often appear in my stories. Today, they take center stage in the poem below. I hope you enjoy it.

Have an incredible week! I wish you clear night skies for viewing this special moon.

All the best,
Gwen

43 Comments

Karen Ingalls

10/26/2023 04:36:56

This creative and lovely poem brings the beauty and magic of autumn's final dance. I loved "It calls for rebirth, our inner transformation." Thank you for sharing this poem, Gwen.

Gwen M. Plano

10/26/2023 04:52:02

Thank you so much, dear Karen. Autumn is an ending and a beginning, isn't it? I love this time of the year. ❤️

Liz Gauffreau link

10/26/2023 05:12:11

Your poem paints a lovely autumn image. I'll try to look for the Hunter's Moon tonight. Thanks for the reminder!

Gwen M. Plano

10/26/2023 07:10:46

Thank you, Liz. I'll be looking for it as well. 😊

Vera Day link

10/26/2023 05:23:21

Foliage as a gown, I love that!

p.s. There's a message for you on Slack (or a comment on Fish, whichever).

Gwen M. Plano

10/26/2023 07:11:17

Thank you, Vera. I'll check it out right away. 😊

Annette Rochelle Aben

10/26/2023 05:50:39

This is a most alluring vision. I must say, sadly, that this is more than likely as close as I will get to watching this moon rise, as we have been blessed with clouds nearly every full moon rising. Perhaps this one will be different!

Gwen M. Plano

10/26/2023 07:12:24

Thank you, Annette. I'm hoping to watch it pass through the skies. Fingers crossed. 😊

Jill link

10/26/2023 05:57:25

Beautiful, Gwen. The Hunter's Moon is one of my favorites. I always keep a close eye on the sky. xo

Gwen M. Plano

10/26/2023 07:13:21

Thank you, Jill. I hope the night is perfect for viewing. 😊

Marcia Meara link

10/26/2023 06:53:10

Perfection, Gwen! Pure perfection!! 😊❤️😊

Gwen M. Plano

10/26/2023 07:13:41

Thank you, dear Marcia. 😊

Jan Sikes

10/26/2023 08:09:22

What a beautiful expressive poem, Gwen. I enjoyed it immensely!

Gwen M. Plano

10/26/2023 10:25:35

Thanks so much, Jan. 😊

Merril D Smith link

10/26/2023 08:43:11

Such a lovely autumnal scene you've painted, Gwen!

I hope to see the Hunter's Moon.

Gwen M. Plano

10/26/2023 10:26:47

Thank you, Merrill. The local night skies are beautifully clear, so I'm looking forward to seeing the Hunter's Moon. 😊

D. Wallace Peach link

10/26/2023 10:34:32

Beautiful poems, Gwen. I love the image of the aspen leaves as colorful gowns. And a gorgeous vision of autumn as a season of transformation. Lovely, my friend.

Gwen M. Plano

10/26/2023 14:34:37

Thanks so much, Diana. Autumn is my favorite season. ❤️

John Howell link

10/26/2023 11:02:22

Lovely Gwen. October 28 is my daughter's birthday too. So Hunter's moon and Birthday.

Gwen M. Plano

10/26/2023 14:35:24

You've much to celebrate, John. It's an extra special day. 😊

Tim Dittmer link

10/26/2023 11:36:24

Fantastic poetry, Gwen. Both say a lot about the season.

Gwen M. Plano

10/26/2023 14:35:55

Thank you, Tim. I'm so pleased you enjoyed them. 😊

Daniel antion link

10/26/2023 15:59:52

A beautiful image of my favorite season, Gwen.

Gwen M. Plano

10/26/2023 16:36:37

Thank you, Dan. It's my favorite season as well. 😊

Teagan Riordain Geneviene link

10/26/2023 16:03:23

Oh, this is splendid, Gwen. Just perfect. Hugs.

Gwen M. Plano

10/26/2023 16:37:11

Thank you so much, Teagan. I'm happy you enjoyed it. 😊

Kerfe

10/26/2023 16:59:30

We too need to discard some layers so we can grow new ones.

Gwen M. Plano

10/26/2023 18:10:17

So true. 😊 Thank you, Kerfe.

Jules link

10/26/2023 18:31:42

I was recently on a nature walk... we were given a book to help ID trees. The Trembling aspen has a smoother edge than the BigToothed Aspen. The moon will rise in over roof tops of my neighbors homes.
I may have to wait to see it if it starts out too low :)

Gwen M. Plano

10/27/2023 10:32:53

How wonderful, Jules. I'd love to take a walk with a Naturalist, because I don't know the vegetation very well in our area. I hope you get to view the full moon. 😊

willowdot21 link

10/27/2023 02:17:41

A lovely post for Autumn 🍁🍁🍁🍁

Gwen M. Plano

10/27/2023 10:31:43

Thank you so much, Willow. 😊

Colleen Chesebro link

10/27/2023 12:21:49

Gwen, your double tanka poems are spectacular! I love your kigo: hunter's moon. There's something magical about that autumn moon.

Gwen M. Plano

10/27/2023 17:10:04

Thanks so much, Colleen. I agree with you about the hunter's moon. It is magical. 😊

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10/27/2023 18:50:48

Beautiful presentation, Gwen, and two thoughtful images to remind us of where we are in the seasons. Will try to remember to see it!

Gwen M. Plano

10/29/2023 06:24:02

It was extraordinary last night. I hope you had a chance to see it, 😊

D.L. Finn

10/27/2023 23:11:57

I love this, Gwen and the image is perfect. Xo

Gwen M. Plano

10/29/2023 06:25:05

Thank you, Denise. The Hunter's Moon was particularly beautiful last night. I hope you had a chance to see it. 😊

Roberta Eaton Cheadle

10/28/2023 10:55:00

Hi Gwen, this is a very visual poem. Your winter certainly comes in like a lion.

Gwen M. Plano

10/29/2023 06:26:29

We're at 5,000 feet elevation, so our seasons are a little different from other areas. Thank you, Robbie. 😊

ben Alexander link

11/1/2023 01:17:27

How very, very beautiful, Gwen. I love the image of the "gowns"!

Much love,
David

Smitha link

11/1/2023 02:17:36

This was beautiful. It went hand in glove with the photograph.

Marsha link

11/4/2023 09:57:00

Beautiful poem, Gwen. The imagery is so crisp and clear - naked aspens, their colorful gowns discarded. Beautiful.

The Hunter's Moon . . .

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