Elizabeth Barrette (ysabetwordsmith) wrote,
Elizabeth Barrette
ysabetwordsmith
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Moon Walking

This evening I went out for a walk after supper. The weather is less cold; the snow and ice have melted for the time being. The ground is soggy and squelches underfoot. The fields were flooded yesterday, but by now, most of the water has receded. Still, there's enough left to catch a glimmer of sky. Mist rises from the soaked earth, veiling the horizon. The wind smells of mud. Someone has a fire going, and the scent of woodsmoke also rides the wind. Overhead, the sky is smoky blue, studded with a few bold stars. The moon is almost full, rich orange against the smoky blue of the sky.

So I walked for a while tonight, under the dim blue sky and the paling moon, with the cool smoke-flavored wind in my face. For now, my soul is full. Time to write. I'm working on a last-minute article for Llewellyn, featuring herbs for beauty care. Yay for people who know I can speed-write to order!
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  • 6 comments
rippatton

rippatton

February 9 2009, 01:11:03 UTC 12 years ago

I was walking under the same pale moon, on a warm New Zealand summer night, with the breeze cooling my face. We were both sipping from the same drink, just from different side, with different straws.
ysabetwordsmith

Wow!

ysabetwordsmith

February 9 2009, 01:19:00 UTC 12 years ago

That is so sweet. One thing I love about blogging is the way it increases my awareness of what is happening elsewhere in the world. I get to learn what other people's yards and seasons and wildlife are like. So I try to share mine periodically in return.
browngirl

browngirl

February 9 2009, 16:06:18 UTC 12 years ago

That is so well and gorgeously said!
rippatton

rippatton

February 9 2009, 20:27:35 UTC 12 years ago

Except for the typo, I agree. Thanks:)
astaciamorrigen

astaciamorrigen

February 9 2009, 01:56:03 UTC 12 years ago

That sounds wonderful. :)

Thank you for sharing your walk with us.
jolantru

jolantru

February 9 2009, 02:45:52 UTC 12 years ago

The moon was obscured by a thin layer of cloud, but bright enough to pierce through the blurriness. The air was tinged with a hint of fire and smoke - it is dry here now, hot and parched. The rains are slow to come early this year and the grass is brown - everywhere. Waiting for the rains to return.