by Elsie Duggan

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November 8, 2006

Me and the Autumn Moon

October 17, 2008 03:55 AM EDT

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The moon and I are connected

I feel its pull on me all the time

There are times it controls me

Almost takes over my mind

I know I have traveled in tales

And invited you all along

But this is something different

A feeling it's where I belong

I saw it so big tonight

Couldn't resist searching its' face

I kept watching it glowing

Divinely reigning over space

What does the moon mean to us all

It colors romance that's for sure

Who can resist that lovely show

As it lights up the skies with it's lure

The moon knows all the secrets of time

It causes our tides to ebb and to flow

Wouldn't you love to be in on

All the history it's sure to know

I would love to walk on the moon

Not in a spacesuit , but alone

Looking down at the earth seeing

How very beautiful is our home

I've taken a picture of the moon

That's the reason I'm writing this here

For it intrigues me, I feel so as one

With this glorious heavenly sphere

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Comments: 49

Kathryn E. Oct 17, 2008, 4:11am EDT

That is a terrific full moon you captured, there, Elsie. Absolutely terrific.

Featured in the Triple Name Club.

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~Lady Neeetah of California~Obama #44 W. Oct 17, 2008, 4:26am EDT

It's lovely, Elsie -- the moon and the poem.

It has a calming effect, to watch at night.

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~Lady Neeetah of California~Obama #44 W. Oct 17, 2008, 4:27am EDT

I.N.

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Wilhelmine Estabrook Oct 17, 2008, 5:46am EDT

Awesome Elsie. I'm a moon fan, too.

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Cindy A. Oct 17, 2008, 6:34am EDT

Very beautiful Elsie...the moon captures my soul when its like this too...The last few early mornings when I let the pups out, its so bright I do not need to turn on the outside lights.
It does speak of romance...I tend to think of people I miss when the moon gets to me like this one does!

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Ernie (Author of DESTINY OF THE DIVAS) Johnson Oct 17, 2008, 7:04am EDT

Nicely told Elsie. You're a master. WTG...!

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Digital Diva S. Oct 17, 2008, 7:06am EDT

Thanks for posting this to Best Original Photos, Art and Writing for 2008

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Wilma M. Oct 17, 2008, 7:18am EDT

Wonderful picture and poem. The moon HAS been beautiful this week, though it was covered in clouds for me last night.

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Denise B. Oct 17, 2008, 7:40am EDT

wonderful - I feel it too - this pull to the moon :)

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Leslie ~ from NYC ~ R. Oct 17, 2008, 7:56am EDT

My living room windows face west. A few times during the year, I get to be in the light of the setting full moon - I love it!

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Kushal Poddar Oct 17, 2008, 8:12am EDT

simply different. I am a bit moony too.s
Sweater*:

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Jean E. Oct 17, 2008, 8:21am EDT

delicious, Ms. Elsie ~ you have a way with the pen ~ have a day filled with smiles ~j

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Rob Appell Oct 17, 2008, 9:17am EDT

That wasn't the moon up in the sky...twas you getting ready for Naked Twister that moon that caught our eye.

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Nana to Seven Cutiepies Oct 17, 2008, 10:20am EDT

Beautiful Elsie, DH will love this, he feels a connection with the moon also.

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Debbie G. Oct 17, 2008, 10:38am EDT

There is nothing like a moonlit stroll to help you know yourself. Lovely Elsie.

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Amanda C. Oct 17, 2008, 11:57am EDT

Beautiful poem Elsie!!

I always enjoy reading your writings because you have such an amazing way with words!!!

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Denise W. Oct 17, 2008, 1:15pm EDT

How wonderful

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TK Rosevear Oct 17, 2008, 1:24pm EDT

Must be time for a Moondance...;)

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Angela B (There IS a light at the end of the tunnel) Oct 17, 2008, 1:24pm EDT

Lovely, Elsie.

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Steph-in-NE ..... Oct 17, 2008, 2:45pm EDT

zI love your works my fine friend thansk for sharing

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Janet "Jax" B. Oct 17, 2008, 3:15pm EDT

very nice job

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Sandi S. Oct 17, 2008, 3:42pm EDT

Magnificent, Elsie!

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Kimberly Ripley Oct 17, 2008, 4:21pm EDT

The moon has been incredible these past few nights. You've captured it beautifully in your photo and your poem!

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Deb J. Oct 17, 2008, 5:22pm EDT

It really was beautiful last night Elsie!! I looked up at it too!! Nice poem! And BTW n~

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Marge H. Oct 17, 2008, 5:41pm EDT

Elsie, our moonchild, dancing in the light of the silvery moon.

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Janie E. Oct 17, 2008, 6:57pm EDT

Elsie, I love your poem about the moon!!!! Avid moon fan, too!!!

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Sue T. Oct 17, 2008, 7:04pm EDT

Very nice, Elsie! There certainly is something very fascinating about the moon, especially when it's a full moon. I'm always drawn to 'searching it's face' as you say in your poem. Thank you.

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Sheila Deeth Oct 17, 2008, 7:13pm EDT

Strange - I started reading and heard my Dad singing. Can't even remember the song, but it had something in it about "the moon and I" and I used to love it.

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Duane Gardner Oct 17, 2008, 7:18pm EDT

Beautiful image and a great poem!

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Rhetta A. Oct 17, 2008, 7:22pm EDT

Beautiful moon, beautiful poem

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Larry H. Oct 17, 2008, 9:01pm EDT

LOVED THE MOON PICTURE AND YOUR POEM THANKS FOR SHARING

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Liz [site-raven] Oct 18, 2008, 12:48am EDT

Hi Elsie, I love the moon too. But it regularly wrecks havoc upon my life. Almost every month. But it is not the full moon. No when it comes, there is relief. It is the Waxing Gibbous. Your poem-story is wonderful, wonderful.

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K D. Oct 18, 2008, 8:52pm EDT

You know Elsie, I think you'd enjoy watching the moon rise. There is a site out there called www.skyviewcafe.com and you can plub in your area and see the times.

By the way, I liked the poem!

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Mariana T. Oct 18, 2008, 10:00pm EDT

Dear Miz Elsie - thank you for a beautiful moon tale and feeling. I too love to look at the moon and it's brilliance and it's connection to me and my soul. Your poetry captures how many of us feel and one thing is for sure - we are all connected in some way. When I look at the moon, I connect with mama - we used to look at the moon together and in ways I know she's still with me watching it! Thank you for that wonderful reminder. Salud

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P.W. Dowdy Oct 19, 2008, 1:01am EDT

Ah, the moon...and the stars.

Something sort of splendid about the lights that shine only at night, isn't it?

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t b. Oct 19, 2008, 4:17am EDT

As I so often do
When reading you--
I am sighing.

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Svetlana Goryacheva Oct 19, 2008, 6:30am EDT

A masterpiece, Elsie, dear! :-) And, of course, most inspiring for a Russian astronomy fan who spent all her younger years in the Moscow Planetarium... both for mind and soul.

Hugs and blessings - S.

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