A GEM OF A FULL MOON

By Ann M. Clinton

It was about suppertime when
I happened to look out the window
And was awed by the sight outside.
A surreal vision was unfolding before my eyes.
In the “V” of the tree outside my window,
An apricot-orange full moon was perfectly placed.
Two main branches formed the “V” surrounded
By many smaller branches creating a fan-like appearance.
Looking at the moon in front of me, I was reminded of a
pendant on a necklace – a beautiful original piece of jewelry.
The vision began to change as the moon slowly moved
Out of the tree, changing color from soft apricot-orange
To bright orange and finally to pale gold.
The color transformation was accompanied by the moon’s
Riding higher and higher into the darkened sky.
As it moved higher, the moon’s glow lighted the sky
Turning it into a wonderful moonlit night.
It was so bright, we sat down to dinner by moonlight!!