Word Weaving is a yearly poetry journal, and for our first issue, we bring you poetry crafted from a broad mix of new and established voices across the spectrum of Japanese and American syllabic poetry forms. Enjoy this collection of poems that celebrate the Moons of Autumn.
Contributing Poets:
Annette Rochelle Aben, Mona Bedi, Nancy Brady, Colleen M. Chesebro, Goutam Dutta, Bill Engleson, Elizabeth F., Andreea Finichiu, D.L. Finn, Jeff Flesch, Ken Gierke, Franci Hoffman, Thom Kerr, Sujata Khanna, Ruth Klein, Jules Paige, D. Wallace Peach, Gwen M. Plano, M. J. Mallon, R.V. Mitchell, Elaine Patricia Morris, Lisa Smith Nelson, Pat Raffington, Susmita Ramani, Kerfe Roig, Aishwarya Saby, Akhila Siva, Merril D. Smith, Willow Willers, and Cheryl Wood.
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(This was one of the three favorites!)
MOON’S MAGIC
A lone black cat sits on the edge of our world, under the harvest moon. Her green eyes reflect the celestial beams, and her fur absorbs the stars. She rubs against the night’s promise, and its magic fills her soul.
our perceived shackles
released in nature’s healing
under the moonbeams
HARVEST MOON
full moon
autumn’s forest
fairies celebration
of a season full of magic
joyful
all the woodland creatures join them
dancing under the stars
before the snow
arrives.
blood red trees
autumn’s forest glows
hunter moon
Congratulations on the new release and being one of the authors, Denise! I’ll pick up a copy soon.
Thank you, Miriam 🙂 I hope you enjoy it xo
I’m sure I will, Denise. I did Colleen’s challenge in the past. She was kind to invite me to enter in this anthology. Life got busy. I should pick it up again. 🙂
It’s hard to try to do everything, Miriam, but I do hope you get a chance to write some more poetry soon. xo
I’m so glad you shared, Denise. Thank you. My husband fell today, and I had to call 911 to get him to the ER. He’s still there waiting for tests. With Covid, the hospital is a mess. I still don’t know his condition and they won’t let you inside to be with them. As soon as Amazon releases the print version, I’ll get everyone the links. <3
Oh, no, Colleen! I hope he is doing okay! I know with the COVID things changed a lot, I hated not being with my husband when he had his surgery a couple of weeks ago. I’m sorry this happened and please update when you can. Sending a ton of healing hugs and light to your husband and you. xoox
Thanks, Denise. I’ll keep everyone posted. <3
You and he are in my thoughts. Hope everything is okay.
Thanks, Craig. When Ron fell from the top step he fell on his right side. It resulted in a fractured scapula. It will take a year to fully heal, but I’ve got him home. That’s all that matters. <3
Right now, it’s good to get out of the hospital. Hope he has an easy path.
Thanks, Craig. I do too. As we get older, everything takes longer to heal. <3
I’m glad he’s home, Colleen. Hope he recovers quickly! xo
Keeping you and your husband in my thoughts, Colleen 💕🙂
Thanks, Harmony. It was a crazy day. Thank goodness he won’t need surgery to fix the fracture. It will take a year to completely heal. I’m so thankful he is okay. <3
Congratulations on being included in the new release. I absolutely love that title!
Thanks, Joan 🙂 The title is so you!
What a beautiful book cover and title. Congratulations on being included in the release, Denise. I recognize the names of so many talented poets. I loved your poems. Both evoke such strong images and mood. I had to read both multiple times just to wallow around in the words.
Thank you, Mae 🙂 It is a beautiful cover and title, isn’t it? There’s a lot of good poems and poets in there. Glad you enjoyed them. xo
Congrats. Loved your 3 favorites and the cover. Very exciting.
Thanks, Sandra 🙂 It’s a great collection and I agree a wonderful cover. xo
I’ve got my copy. Can’t wait to read it. xoxoxo
Congratulations on your inclusion. I see several friends noted among the poets.
Thanks, Craig 🙂 Yes, some great poets in there.
Congratulations and best wishes, Denise!
Thanks, Staci 🙂
Congrats, Denise. I’m looking forward to reading this 🙂
Thanks, Harmony 🙂 I know you’ll enjoy it!
Yay!!
I second your Yay! Such a amazing group of poets 🙂
Congratulations Denise! It’s nice to hear that you have contributed your poems in this journal. Wishing you great success.
Thanks, Balroop 🙂 I’m very glad I did and really enjoyed it.
A huge congratulations to Colleen, you and all the authors included in this book of poetry, Denise! Thank you for sharing it. I know I am going to enjoy it!
Thanks, Jan! I have a feeling you’ll enjoy it, there are some really good poets in it. xo
I have this anthology on my TBR. What a marvellous group of poets have contributed to it.
I know you’ll enjoy it. There is do much talent in our poetry community.
A great collection of talent here, Denise. Loved the poem. 🙂
I was so thrilled to be included with that talent 🙂