Sky-nibbled moon caught
between white cat-paw clouds,
descends, returns,
constant in her inconstancy, she rotates
keeping a side to herself, but always pulling–
follower or lover, which is she? Forces
in symbiosis–
the ebb-flow of oceans and blood,
the gravity of love and science.
Another poem about the moon. It’s an obsession! A quadrille for dVerse. The prompt word is nibble.
Yesterday and today: Merril's historical musings 
You cannot get enough moon poetry… today after work the skies were clear and we could see the moon perfectly when taking a walk..
Thank you. That sounds so lovely, a moonlight walk! It’s been cloudy and drizzly here all day.
So much packed in here, Merril – those cat paw clouds! The final briliant pairings! the little Shakespeare reference! Lovely stuff.
Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Sarah! 💙
Love your “sky-nibbled moon” caught between “cat-paw clouds”!
Thank you so much, Lynn!
Stunning lines…and philosophy…follower or lover, which is she?…wow…
Thank you so much, Ain! I appreciate that!
I had a no-moon because you took it 🙂 The pull of the moon is something gardeners here take into account. No pruning some trees when the moon is waxing because the sap will be flowing.
I noticed that! 😀
I never thought about that with trees.
There’s a lot of mystique around the lunar calendar, but most of it makes sense.
I suppose so. 😀
Oh I was hoping someone would play with the word! Absolutely love “sky-nibbled moon” and “white cat-paw clouds”.
Thank you very much, Mish. I’m pleased you do!
richly evocative and a fresh perspective – absolutely engaging!
Thank you very much!
Lovely image! and a poem that brings it into 3D.
Thank you so much, Lisa!
You’re welcome.
I love “sky-nibbled moon”! The photo is the perfect accompaniment.
Thank you so much, Liz!
You’re welcome, Merril!
Sky-nibbled moon, love that first line. The moon is our forever muse. I admire the pulling forces and ebb-flow of nature.
Thank you very much, Grace!
I too am obsessed with writing about the moon and night sky! I love it!
Thank you! 😊
Lovely! There’s never too much ‘moon’. Write on…
Thank you very much!
I think the moon secretly loves to be poemed about, lol.
Perhaps she does! Thank you!
Very powerful work, Merril. Thanks for sharing.
Thank you, Ron.
No such thing as too much moon poetry. Luna naturally approves. I love “dky nibbled moon”
Thank you very much! 😊
I love moon poems and you do them so well. Lovely!
That’s so kind. Thank you, Charlotte! 💙
Beautiful description of the moon’s beauty. Can’t get enough of it. Nicely done.
Thank you so much! 😊
A surreal tango going on in your word craft
Happy Monday
Much love…
Thank you! 😊
Merril, your opening lines are just fantastic as is the whole verse! I agree with Björn…we cannot ever get enough moon poetry. 💙
That is so very kind. Thank you! 💙
You are welcome. 😊
Beautiful paw clouds, Merril, and your view of the moon is compelling.
Thank you very much!
😀
A beautiful poem Merril. I love this line… she rotates
keeping a side to herself, but always pulling–
Thank you so much, Dwight! I’m pleased you like it.
You are welcome!
Sky-nibbled moon is an excellent description
Thank you so much!
Hm like the idea of the sky nibbling on the moon!
Thank you!
I like the notion that the moon keeps a side to herself. Lovely lunar quadrille.
Thank you very much. I’m so pleased you think so.
this-
and this-
I love!
Thank you so much, David! 💙
The moon makes for endless poetry…I loved this one of yours! 🙂
Thank you so much! 😀
And a beautiful one! (K)
Thank you! 💙
For me, there is something interesting about the moon is the daytime sky … and that’s the moon I pictured as I read your beautiful words about Luna.
Thank you so much, Frank!
Beautifully done. I like the way you have made use of feline nibblers to introduce the prompt word
Thank you very much, Derrick. 😀
Beautiful photography paired with a beautiful poem makes for a great start to my day!
Thanks so much, Helen!
Oh Merril, this is a beautiful write. The moon is indeed a great sign of many good things. 👍 💕🌟🌟💕
Thank you so very much! 🌝💫
You’re most welcome, Merril 💕🌼🌼💕
“cat paw clouds” – I like that!
Thank you very much!
‘constant in her inconstancy, she rotates
keeping a side to herself’
I love how you’ve portrayed the moon here, Merril: she sounds like a wise lady!
Thank you very much, Ingrid! 😊
There are worse things to be obsessed about! Besides… you treat her so well 🙂
Love the cat-paw clouds!
Thank you so much! 😊
🙂
Lovely post
Thank you.
Good stuff
Thank you.
Wonderful
Thank you
Your welcome
Where do you get your prompts? 🙂
Not everything I write is from a prompt, of course, but this one is dVerse. The link is there. dVerse prompts are posted on Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, and they are usually live for several days.