Moon Dream
Full Moon in December
The full moon’s soft light
drifts in and out of passing clouds
on this frosty winter’s night.
A few might release flakes
that sparkle like stars
in the bright lunar glow.
Lainie Senechal
Announcement: Lainie will exhibit artwork in a group exhibit at the Whiting Library in Chester, VT, during January and February. The opening reception is on Saturday, January 13 from 11:30am-1:30pm.
New Moon in December
New Moon Reverie
The new moon so silent
in the still sky, below
is the river which flows
swiftly and quietly,
a dark ribbon between
the barren trees.
The light has moved
inward to illuminate
the heart with peace
in these troubled times.
Lainie Senechal
Blue Moon
Night of the Blue Moon
The Blue Moon sends
its beam through a gap
in the forest trees
illuminating the landscape
as if dawn will soon arrive.
Dreams are disturbed
by its persistent light,
forgotten memories awaken,
the past becomes the present,
for time is not transient
in the visions of the night.
Lainie Senechal
Wolf Moon
February Reverie
The Wolf Moon shines
through the leafless trees
and reflects in silver
on the piles of snow that
remain in the empty forest.
On warm February winds
our spirits are lifted -
thoughts soar to spring.
A dream of the garden calls,
where we will spread compost
on the softened soil to plant
seeds for summer’s plenty.
Lainie Senechal
Moonlight Over the Delta
A Tribute to Indigenous Artist Shane Pickett
Autumn Transition
The moon, once masked by leaves,
now shines in silver through
the stark branches of the forest
and shimmers in the river’s swift flow.
At dawn fog obscures the horizon
shifting objects into strange shapes.
The warm autumn afternoon is a bridge
between summer’s sultry heat
and the coming winter’s chilly winds.
Lainie Senechal
Announcement: Lainie will have art and poetry in this event – KAJI ASO STUDIO
49th Anniversary Celebration
A SPOT OF BEAUTY
Art, Music & Poetry IN-PERSON: Saturday, Nov. 12th at 7:00pm to 8:30pm
at Kaji Aso Studio, 40 Saint Stephen Street, Boston and ONLINE: Sunday, Nov. 13th at 7:00pm
April Moon
April Moon
The darkened sky opens to reveal
a quite full pink moon which was submerged
under waves of thick black and gray clouds.
Its brilliant light shines so softly on
the great sprays of gold forthysia
that spring straight up like large, loose feathers
from the base of each broad, sturdy bush.
At dawn the air is rich with bird song
while spring’s sweet breath wafts in gentle wind.
Lainie Senechal
Valentine Moon
Say It Isn’t Snow
Although the seeds of desire
for an early spring beginning
take life in warm February afternoons,
the season circles around
and nothing but clumps of snow
bloom on tips of bare stalks.
A look forward, a leap back,
such is the whim of
late winter’s fickle days.
Lainie Senechal
Peaceful Moon
Sanctuary #2
Winter needs no permission
for its collection of clouds
that carry snowy storms.
Our judgement may not
rejoice in the acceptance
of this season’s situation.
Some nights, however,
in the still, crisp air
the full moon spreads
its pale light over
the alabaster landscape -
brings a sense of sanctuary
to the troubled soul.
Lainie Senechal
Spooky Moon
Harvest Moon
The full moon,
like a round white sheet,
floats through the heavens,
rich with purple clouds.
Who dances under the orb
at harvest time, where
the bounty is gathered
to secure sustenance
against the barren days?
Lainie Senechal
Winter SolsticeWinter moon peers
between branches,
as smooth as sticks.
Lost leaves that traveled
on the tireless wind
now lie along roads
or wind up in woods,
trampled by footsteps.
The moon’s enigmatic glow,
sensuous and ladylike,
softens the cold, still night.
Lainie Senechal
Announcement: Lainie will present poetry and watercolors in the new exhibit at the Kaji Aso Studio: Winter Branches, Winter Moon. Opening reception is January 16 from 7PM to 9PM, 40 St. Stephen Street, Boston. MA.