A Glass Slipper of Moon
It’s a fairy godmother’s moon
that glitters at midnight
A glass slipper of light
from the day’s dizzy spell
It’s a perfect fit
in a palace of darkness
in a happily ever after
end to the day
Note: I've been too long at the ball, for the moon has grown nearly full.
Comments
that tree makes it look like december!
Posted by: Janet | August 24, 2007 11:23 AM
Beautiful picture, delightful and evocative poem. Now I'm going off to dream...
Posted by: Absolute Vanilla (and Atyllah) | August 24, 2007 11:25 AM
You're right, Janet! It's an older photo that I thought went well with the poem because it was slightly tipping like a high heel. I just changed it to a more current photo. It's a spike heel slipper.
Update: I put the original photo back! I missed the tilt of that moon.
Posted by: colleen | August 24, 2007 12:25 PM
Pretty piece of writing: and a lovely photo to accompany it. I had hoped to see the moon last week at the beach, but it was new, and so we missed it....
Michele sent me
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Posted by: BreadBox | August 24, 2007 4:53 PM
Very nice photo and lovely prose.
That sky reminded me of a New England winter. Something I never miss.
Posted by: Terri | August 24, 2007 5:04 PM
It was taken here in my yard in Virginia, can't remember exactly when, but the tree gives a clue.
Posted by: colleen | August 24, 2007 5:33 PM
Lovely, Colleen...I wish life were that sweet and simple !
Posted by: ginnie | August 24, 2007 7:24 PM
Life isn't but some days are! I consider the poem to be an antidote.
Posted by: colleen | August 24, 2007 7:25 PM
Hi Colleen Lovely poem goes well with the Photo,,
Posted by: Jeanette | August 25, 2007 9:38 AM
It's a fairy godmother's moon and I'm wishing for more balance in my life. Sigh!
Lovely poem Colleen - thinking of you! XINE
Posted by: Christine | August 25, 2007 1:26 PM
I love the contrast of blue and black in the picture and it goes so well with the poem.
Posted by: inlandempiregirl | August 25, 2007 10:29 PM
Beauty poem! Perfect for its shape...um..before it became full! Hey, it's a full moon tonight!!!
Posted by: ruth | August 27, 2007 6:03 PM