This was created for the Late Night Poets Ekphrastic Radio show to be aired on Saturday, May 28th. So, I usually don’t record audio, but since I can’t make this show, I decided to add a SoundCloud.

Full Moon Serenade

Full moon serenade–
a silver-plated copper face
illuminates our way.
The oars strum gently,
keep a steady pace.
Tender as a tremolo,
strings of light
meet frets of shade.
The rock of his ripple,
The swoon of her sway.

Full moon serenade–
a nylon spool threads
agate pegged night,
brighter than barn light.
My windy warbler
ferries me through slate sky.
Pluck me sweetly, love,
in this high tension heat,
Go slow, an arpeggio,
until our melodies meet.

Full moon serenade–
glassy harmonic shadows,
underwater tremolo.
Hold me close
while tongues trill.
Drift with me
till dream and
waking slur.
Till there is only we;
no him nor her.

© 2022 | K.Hartless

33 responses to “Full Moon Serenade”

  1. Tom Avatar

    This was gorgeous, K! A wonderful mix of such ethereal imagery – the perfect blend of peace and tenderness ❤

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    1. Thank you for these kind compliments, Tom. I enjoyed crafting this one with some classical guitar accompaniment.

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      1. Tom Avatar

        It was a magical piece! Beautiful both to read and listen to. 🙂

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      2. I’m so glad you liked it. 😀Thank you.

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  2. A wonderful ode to the moon and human connection. The deepness of these connections come through in your lovely verse, oneness comes to mind. Thank you for sharing this moon serenade with us, K. 💜

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  3. Wow, I was honestly spellbound. This is written so well and contains much depth. Awesome read!

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    1. Thank you, Simone. These kind comments are the perfect ending to my day. Water always seems to inspire me. Thank you again for reading and connecting. 💜

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      1. I’m glad they are! But I honestly mean them.. your words inspired me 😊
        Looking forward to more beautiful posts!

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  4. Yes, this just emotes such peace and serene joy, if there is such a thing! Love the picture too!! 💝🙏🏽

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    1. Thank you. Sigh, I could definitely go for a glide and a full moon serenade. So glad you enjoyed this one. 💜

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  5. Very beautiful. I especially love the first stanza. Fabulous imagery and the words sing.

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    1. Thanks, worms. I’m hoping for this sort of high romance this summer. Ahh, I’ll just put that positive energy out there and see what it fishes in.

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  6. Beautifully expressed 🙌❤

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    1. Many thanks. 💜

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  7. Quite beautiful.

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    1. Thank you, Misky. A late-night boat ride is just what this girl needs. Now, to find a gondolier. 😂

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  8. So beautiful, K. Because the image is so perfect for the poem, I wondered if it inspired the poem? (Or, if you found it subsequently).

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    1. Thank you. I actually wrote this poem for a Poetry Radio Show celebrating this particular artist. Poets could pick any of his works to write about I love it when the words arrive from nature or from spontaneous thought, but I am quite a visual person, so images are great springboards for my muse. Thank you so much for asking.

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      1. I missed reading your introduction at the top of this post – sorry K. I now realise you had already answered my question! But, yes, totally understand about images being springboards.

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  9. Beautiful, I love hearing your voice! ♥

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    1. Thank you, Tiff. It was equally nice hearing your voice the other day. 🥰

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  10. Beautifully done!

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    1. Thank you, Dwight. I’m so glad you enjoyed this one. I hope to have many moon-filled lake nights this summer.

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      1. Sounds mysterious or maybe romantic!!

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      2. Well, they say dream big. 😁

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  11. Yes Indeed! Like a soft calm breezing your voice came…I am super glad your read your tranquil poem… Beautiful

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    1. Thank you so much. Boosts my confidence to read more if my words. 😊

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      1. good, then you give me something extra to look forward to with my ears perked✨🤗💖😎

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      2. 💜

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  12. Amazing verbal poetry. Your beautiful voice made for the verbal poetry.

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    1. Thank you. What a lovely compliment. I can be shy about reading my work. This sparks my desire to record more. 😁

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      1. You did very well, and you are welcome.

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