Since our move to Metropolis I haven't been as cognizant of this as in
Having flown almost directly from the modernization of
By the second week in March as the illuminated portion of the moon expanded to it's full circumference you could have sworn that it was bright enough to play baseball in the middle of the night. It was a mixed blessing though because along with the illumination came the heightened probability of rocket attacks. Given the options of stumbling through the dark or sitting in moonlit bunkers we much preferred a moonless night with it's breathtaking display of stars.
That said, I still keep an eye on the moon at night, praying for the safety of those in greater places of danger than here when it is full, and wishing I was someplace darker when it waning so I could witness the full majesty of the stars. All the time, though, I welcome each little change because I know that less than 7 more of these lunar cycles will be witnessed from this place that both resembles and revolves around the moon.
2 comments:
Very well put sir. The darkness is spreading over the sabres here at Salerno once again.
What a beautifully written piece this was. I could actually see in my mind everything you described. That picture is a beautiful accompanment. Take care sir. God Bless you. and keep you safe these next 5 moons.
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