Under a Blushing Moon
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spring’s arrival boldly on display
a carnival of color and procreation
nubile shoots glowing with vitality
naked petals quivering in readiness
pollen poised for loving union
petals dancing and surging
pollinators feasting hungrily
nature’s Eros fully exposed
under a blushing moon
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This is my whimsical take on writing a poem based on the phrase “blushing moon”. I took the liberty of accepting this challenge that Gabriela of Short Prose issued to Drew from The Lonely Author. I hope these wonderful poets aren’t offended at my bold insertion into their personal poetry challenge. The thrill of romance and blushing moons was too much for me to ignore. 😳
Health Update
I finally went to the doctor. It turns out I have a strep sinus infection. Pretty serious, but I’m taking medicine, grateful to know what is going on, and relieved that it isn’t the Covid 19 virus or anything contagious. I’ve been working at Walmart, sanitizing the high touch areas in the store, helping to keep people fed and safe. I don’t love the exposure, but I am grateful for a job and income.
Take good care of yourselves, help others, and let’s turn this virus challenge into something good.
Blessings, Brad
First Brad,very hapy Gabriela was able to inspire you as well with her blushing moon prompt. It inspired me.
She has that wonderful ability of bringing the best out of people.
Now, as for your submission for the prompt….it was lovely. You have a beautiful, delicate way of writing about nature, evoking feelings of serenity and beauty. Spring….a carnival of color and procreation. How beautifully you described it.
So well done Brad. Very happy you took part in the challenge.
Finally, about your health, grateful and relieved it was not COVID 19 or anything serious like that. It would be a horrible shame for someone so caring and gentle to come down with this virus. Take your meds, follow the doctors instructions, and try to get plenty of rest.
Sorry, you are exposed to any danger. Please, take good care of yourself and use every precaution imaginable when you are in the streets or at work.
Be well my friend. Be safe.
Again, you did a wonderful job.
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Thanks for the kind comments Drew. I’m very relieved to know what I have, have a treatment, and feeling better. And I’m delighted that you like and approve of my playful poem invading your private challenge with Gabriela. I’m being careful and grateful to have work. Take care my friend. 🌺
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Glad to hear you are better.
Take good care of yourself.
🌷
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You as well. Get ready for those feisty nurses!
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Beautiful poem, Brad and do keep yourself safe and healthy. Nice to hear there is no COVID-19. It is of great to be helping at this time but take care. You too be safe and take care. God Bless.
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Thank you Kamal. I’m doing the best I can to protect myself and others. Take care.
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Welcome Brad. Be safe and well.
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Great job Brad! Thanks for your positive message of encouragement, the only kind of input needed in these times… Hugs and many blessings to you!! All aboard the love train 😛 Hugs from me in Spain xox
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Yay! I’m glad you’re safe and on board the love train! Are you in Spain with family? Hugs!
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Thanks sweetheart. I am in Spain with my partner/ housemate (after 9 years together, who knows lol) and my puppy called Lucky. Thanks for your sweet words!! Big hugs 🙂
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Wonderful. I’m glad you have a partner and puppy to be with during these crazy times. 👀
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Thank you! So kind of you. I know, tiempos locooos/ crazyyyy times. That is a very suiting emoji haha. Hugs
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😳
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lol. You emoji -speak is getting better by the day 😛 hehe. Hugs
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If you say so. 😬
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😎I DO say so. So. lol 😎
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Beautiful lines and gorgeous flower image!! 🙂 Thanks! xox
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Thanks Maria. My heart is happy to see spring and flowers! take good care…
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Yes!! Brad, I find SO much solace in knowing that the animal and plant world CAN breathe now. I have always felt so much sadness for how many humans treat Nature and animals… whenever we connect into nature and flowers etc… we benefit from their abundant healing forces… As I know you know all about. Big hugs!! Take good care and keep your joy up by watching funny stuff and connecting to uplifting people… Hugs 🙂
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I understand. I’ve seen many posts from people who believe this is nature’s way of demanding that we slow down, listen, and reset how we live with nature.
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Yes, I believe that, too. Less selfishness, more compassionate awareness of interconnection is much needed… Love
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Agreed.
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So glad you got an answer to what has been ailing you, hopefully now that you’ve surely got some antibiotic for that strep you can start feeling better soon! Hugs to you, Brad, stay safe during your work at Walmart cleaning and sanitizing! 🙂
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Thanks Julie. Yes, it’s a BIG relief to know what’s going on and I’m feeling better already. Cyber hugs right back!
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‘The thrill of romance and blushing moons’ – who could possibly ignore that. Beautiful poem…and a glorious image, but then I wouldn’t expect anything less from you.
I didn’t know that you had been unwell and so am glad to hear that it’ not the virus. I am quite sure that your job at Walmart is a good one for thinking….:). Stay well Brad and may your creative juices continue to flow….Janet :)XX
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Thank you Janet. I appreciate the high praise and concern. I’m glad to be back among the healthy. And yes, I can cogitate while working. 🙂
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:):)XX
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Beautiful poem and photos brad… take care❤️ be love it’ll keep you well🥰
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Thank you Barbara. Springtime helps too!
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A lovely poem, Brad. I am glad to see this post and know you are well. All of my family have had a virus which turned to a chest infection for Michael and I and a sinus infection for Greg and then Michael had a sinus infection too. It was a nasty one and both boys have needed two antibiotics to get rid of it. I hope yours is not as determined.
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Wow Robbie. I’m sorry to hear that your family has had this cruddy infection too. I’m feeling a little better already, in great part due to the relieve of knowing it’s not covid. Take good care my friend.
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Your poem will remind me to appreciate pollen in new ways. When it activates my allergic reactions, I will endeavor to remember: “pollen poised for loving union.” Please take extra good care of yourself, Brad.
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Thank you JoAnna. I understand about pollen and allergies. Oddly, mine have been mellow this spring. You take care as well. Hugs!
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Hugs.
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Beautiful Brad! I am glad you are taking care of yourself. Stay safe my friend and thank you for helping to keep the virus at bay.
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You’re most welcome Cindy. I’m noticing people being kinder and thankful at work.
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Brad,
I fully enjoyed your poem and applaud your sharing of it. Here is the line that most resonated with me, “naked petals quivering in readiness”
It so expresses vulnerability.
Glad to hear you have made it to the doctor and hopefully you are going to start feeling better very soon. Take good care of yourself.
From Portland, Oregon where we have now be ordered to stay inside.
Ali
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Thank you Ali. It’s nice to share our words and encouragement. All but essential business has been shut down here too, but I’m working inside a grocery store so still have work. Take care.
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I’m thankful for all the people like you that are keeping the necessary going. Stay safe.
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You’re welcome. We are hearing thank you more at work. 🙏
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Very beautiful. Get better Brad.
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Thank you Nico.
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🙂🍃
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Beautiful and positive poem! I also really like that picture. I hope you feel better soon, and thank you for helping keep people safe and being a part of keeping grocery stores up and running!
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Thank you Arbie. It’s nice to be seen and acknowledged. Stay well.
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I loved the poem, and gosh Spring sure has arrived. I admit I miss tulips. Two of my favorite flowers are tulips and lilacs, neither grow in the lie desert of AZ. I’m always up for a road trip north, But thanks for sharing today. Sorry you aren’t feeling well, Happy you will get better. 🤗
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Thank you Donna. I love all flowers and would miss the spring explosion if I lived in the desert, although you do have those amazing desert super blooms occasionally. Happy Spring.
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Yes. We are having a great superbloom now. It’s brilliant in our hills. In fact it’s so beautiful the trails are packed. Unfortunately so packed some parks have shut down. Luckily we know some hidden places that we can only get to in a Jeep.
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I’m glad you’re having a superbloom to enjoy and distract you. Be careful.
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So grateful to get to read your beautiful words after long again. Wishing you healing, health, ease joy and well-being.
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Thank you for the kind wishes. Be well.
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Gorgeous images and words, Brad. Thank you for sharing them here.
Thanks for the update on you too. Don’t minimize the sinus infection. I had one that that turned into pneumonia many years ago. I hope the doctor gave you something that gets you on the mend quickly. Take good care of you. Hugs on the wing!
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Thank you Teagan. I will keep monitoring my infection, especially since I’m working in a busy store. I need to keep everyone safe and healthy. take good care.
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Get well soon, Brad. Good to hear you’ve got some income.
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Thanks J.D. I’m feeling a bit better healthwise and relieved to know what’s going on.
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Wonderful to know you are OK Brad, although Sinus problems can be pretty nasty too… And its wonderful to learn you are helping others in this way Brad…
Take care of yourself.. ❤ Much love your way ❤
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Thanks Sue. This has been nasty, but it’s still a relief to know and treat it.
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You take care Brad.. I am sure its Stress too that triggers such things… This whole event is very stressful for everyone..
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Agreed.
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Hey Brad, first of all please rest up untill your flu is better and the infection is treated. I’m glad you’re not under COVID infection. Please take care of your health. I loved your poem and the lovely violet flower 💜
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Thanks Himali. I’m resting and taking care of myself in between working. I appreciate your concern.
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Get well soon dear friend 🌺🌈😇❤️🌠☀️
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🌻 💝 😍
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A lovely poem, Brad. I’m glad you took the challenge. Keep it up. And I’m relieved that you don’t have the virus, though strep is no fun at all. Stay safe as you help others stay safe. Keep up the attitude of kindness. It will help your immune system. ❤
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Agreed Diana, kindness, given and received, is a great balm to the body and spirit. Thank you for yours. 💝
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Lovely whimsical poem about the moon. Glad to hear you’re feeling better. Take good care of yourself. Sending love xx
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Thanks Miriam. It’s hard and weird to be working while the rest of the country is in lockdown.
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Take care of yourself. I admire you so much.
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I hope that you get well soon Brad, take care of yourself so that you can produce more delicate, beautiful spring poems like these!
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Thanks Andrea. I intend to keep the poems coming for my sanity. My health is better but the infection seems to be lingering.
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Most lovely poem is felt like awesome spring season in the most terrible situation.like your statemanet🌹
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Thanks Aruna. Take care of yourself.
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You are most welcome🌷you too take care yourself.
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Perfect tribute to Spring!! Love it!! As you always do…perfect combo of prose and photograph!! Here’s to quick healing…stay well!!
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Thank you Kirt. I appreciate the praise and healing wishes.
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Wow! It’s beautiful! ❣️
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Thanks and welcome to my heart space. Blessings, Brad
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❣️🤗
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Glad that you get medication for your sinus. I hope you will get recovered soon. I do have spring allergies, and sometimes it’s confusing to differ the flu and allergy, and now possible of infection as well.
Beautiful poem too 🙂 wishing you the best at work, hope things will get better!
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Thanks Indah. I’m grateful to have gotten to see a doctor and found some relief, although it’s lingering. And like you, I also have allergies and a mashup of symptoms. Take care of yourself.
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Thank you! You too 💐
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i’m glad you were able to find out what is going on and receive relief on all fronts – emotionally, mentally, and physically, as i’m sure it was stressful not knowing what was going on while also not feeling well.i hope you continue to feel better. i’m so relieved for you and grateful for what you’re doing with your job to help others. you are an angel brad. i’m with you on turning this whole challenge into something better. ❤ big love!!
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Thanks Tania and welcome back. It’s nice to see you here. I’m grateful for a job and hopefully solving my health issues.
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I’m glad you are doing alright, Brad! I’m thinking if everyone right now, even More. Stay safe! 💗🌸💗
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Thanks. I’m doing what I can working in a busy Walmart!
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Glad it’s not more serious though I know it’s miserable.
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Yes, thanks Cynthia.
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And your poem is gorgeous.
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Most lovely description about the spring.photos are most beautiful.
Stay safe,dear!!
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Thank you. 🌺
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Most welcome🌷
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Beautiful poem, Brad. I’m late to the party in reading it, so hope you’ve recovered from the strep sinus infection and thank goodness it wasn’t something worse. Take care!
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Thank you Camilla. I mostly better, working, and taking care as best I can.
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I find this delightfully provocative. What a joy to read.
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Thanks and welcome. That was my intended slant. to wild hearts, Brad
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Hey Brad…I hope you feel better!! That is a serious condition and I am certain that it must have been so painful! Here’s to you feeling much better…and so full of gratitude that it isn’t Covid 19! Wow!
I hope it is a beautiful day by you today…and that you get to go out in nature and explore some possibilities. 🙂
Stay well!
❤
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Thanks Lorrie. It was getting me down, partly because of fear in wondering what I had. I’m grateful to be mostly better, working, and earning an income. I try to get out in nature once a week. Take care. ❤
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I imagine it would have been pretty scary to wonder if you had vivid! I am happy you feel better and that you are on the mend, Brad. Wish you continues health & peace💜
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Yes, thanks.
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I LOVE YOUR GIFT OF HELPING US BE IN THE MOMENT….. you crystallize every opportunity to soak in all the beauty around us. Thanks so much Brad! And please stay safe dear friend! ❤️❤️❤️
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Thank you for the beautiful reflection Yeka. I’m delighted to hear that my posts help you be present and find beauty. Hugs…
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