I see the luminous white moon Its silver glow shining above me Reminding me of the home That defines where I used to be Once comforted in the open arms Of voices and laughter of those I love But now in order to talk to each other We look to the sky at the moon … Continue reading Moon Ate the Dark Challenge: Moon Ate the Dark – Sarah Ritter
I liked the way my skin felt in the dark. With nothing but velvety black to give my form texture. I was free from restraint, remorse or the rot of other’s intentions. That was until I met you. Darkness was in my blood, in a way that no sickness could corrupt flesh. It imbued me … Continue reading Moon Ate the Dark Challenge: Moon Ate the Dark – Michael Erickson
In the full moon light Neither public persona nor shadow side Can stay hidden to the Goddess sight In revelations She delights Illuminating all that’s hidden inside Unveiling what hinders living in divine light In presence of Her light Let the divine spark decide Sacrifice all those feelings of fright In contact with Her might … Continue reading Moon Ate the Dark Challenge: Moon Ate the Dark – RedCat
through clouded grey skies crooked suns emerge — defy knaves of nascent time spring is in the air blooming gloom from winter’s lair Gaia in despair daffodils lament discarded petals repent pollen tears descend planting seeds of hope ‘neath the sheath of dead leaves strewn snapping saplings’ bones the moon ate the dark starved for … Continue reading Moon Ate the Dark Challenge: A Late Winter’s Lament – Samantha Tumblin
A storm was brewing a gathering of black clouds blocking out the sun waiting for the thunder to clap and the rain to fall. “Black as night,” my mother said nervously, “the clouds have eaten the sun.” She didn’t like storms. I found it exciting unpredictable disconcerting, the transformation of day into night. And the … Continue reading Moon Ate the Dark Challenge: Black As Night – Lynn White
Moon swelled pink, a lady slipper orchid, heat. When Her face cleared leaves' lace, katydid cackling raveled through grass carpet. I lay in bed, feet on window sill. Moon rolled in, past toes, up my legs, thighs, tugging at the center of me. We stared into each other's eyes. I held my breath, waited for … Continue reading Moon Ate the Dark Challenge: Moon Marked Me – Rachael Z. Ikins
Brave & Reckless 