It marked the edge
Of one of many circles.
Wallace Stevens
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StarGazing Rabbit ~ Jason Limberg Used with Permission |
Here it is always April. Let us join hands, dance
a circle with the gossamer hare of the moon.
If you exist in the dream while sleeping reality,
let your coverlet be the cambric rabbit of the moon.
Because I lost my lover in the poppy fields,
I returned to the wild, jade hare of the moon.
The artist dips his pen in night’s fluid realm,
out slips the ephemeral rabbit of the moon.
As it was, so it is and it will be again…only stars
timeless, and the gracious hare of the moon.
Day 6 ~ GRACIOUS
I am the host of this day's prompt in The Imaginary Garden, where I introduce the artist, Jason Limberg, who so graciously allowed us to be inspired by his pen and ink.
Further examples of Jason's work can be found on Instagram @jasonlimberg or visit his website: HERE.
A Wee Note:
My poem is written in the form of a Ghazal, and is inspired by the many myths and legends of the rabbit in the moon.
śaśaŋka
One of the Sanskrit words for the Moon: शशाङ्क
meaning ‘The one whose mark is a hare’
