(something old, something new)
She woke from the East, the cradle of ancient wisdom
Caught a glimpse of new born stars along the way
(something borrowed, something blue)
Her gown radiant with the borrowed light
Blue were the lovers, now where could they hide?
***
This evening’s full moon was exquisite in a clear sky, with a gentle breeze and in the perfect position. My meditation in the moonlight inspired this poem. As my daughter Samia, 11 and I watched the moon, we had this conversation:
S: Isn’t that light from the sun?
Me: Yes it is
S: Then why are we watching the moon tonight when we can see the sun all the time?
This presented a wonderful opportunity to explain to her how light is the same but there can be different ways that we receive or perceive it. I like that she identified with the source of the light i.e. the reality, whereas I was focused on the moonlight, the distortion (though a beautiful distortion!)
After this, we had some fun with Full Moon Art
Peace, Dove, Pearl in Oyster
Hand model: Samia
SONYA KASSAM 
It is nice to see an event like the full moon provoking so much deep thoughts. The pictures are well composed.
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Thank you. Yes, we had quite a meaningful conversation.
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Nice art work Sonya. :)
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Thank you Ranu
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Yes.This sure is beautiful.
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Glad you think so, Yagneshji, thank you.
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lovely….
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Thank you Sudhir.
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Dear Sonya,
Many thanks to you and your daughter for this gem of a post.
You have inspired me to consider the Source of all light and its many “beautiful distortions.”
All good wishes,
robert
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So glad to hear that Robert, I am also contemplating on “beautiful distortions”.
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