The Moon’s Intuition

On By Lauren Scott, AuthorIn Poetry

I can reach her. She waits for me, gently hanging in the sky as black as the ink bleeding from my pen. But not so high that I can’t stretch and acquire, placing her in the palm of my hand. Now that I am in possession, I offer him the moon because he’s given me his heart from the very first date. We sat across from each other – only a white silky tablecloth separated us. December brought a magical evening. The moon had a hunch the night would become the foundation, so she illuminated for us, a couple whose lives were about to change in a magnificent way. But we knew, didn’t we? Young, yet old enough to know.

And I’ll leave the stars as they are, because even in the dark sky, he brings light to everything I learn, everything I know, and everything I touch. What is love without sappy sentiments? Language flows from my heart for only him to hear. A love back then before our eyes met that I wasn’t sure possible, and yet here we are, decades later, still feeling the fire. I can’t imagine the planets aligning without his soul. I can’t envision a forest without him as my redwood. I can’t picture sunshine without his laugh. I can’t imagine the calming of rain without him beside me. He says I’m the best thing that ever happened, but the same words tumble from my lips for him.

Into the future
moving forward hand in hand
love deepens with age

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This haibun was inspired by our fast-approaching engagement anniversary. It’s been a while since I’ve written romance, so I hope you enjoyed. Thanks for gracing me with your presence in my corner of blogland, and have a wonderful day! 💖

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95 thoughts on “The Moon’s Intuition”

      1. petespringer's avatar petespringerauthor

        You got the extended warranty. 🤣 My wife and I will celebrate 39 years in August.

  19. What beautiful words you have crafted to the enduring, deep love you and Matt share over all these years. So, very lovely, dearest Lauren. Your testimony to loving grace and what you have created together, and many you have many more years together. Pure love. ❤️ Xxxx Much love and hugs to you both. Xxxx ❤️🌹❤️

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    1. Thanks, dear Jane, for your beautiful, beautiful words. We appreciate them very much. We’re lucky to have found each other and continue to not take anything for granted even after close to 37 years. Much love to you and Tim, my friend. 💖 xoxoxo 💖

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  22. Oh my goodness. This line:
    “The moon had a hunch the night would become the foundation, so she illuminated for us, a couple whose lives were about to change in a magnificent way.”
    Beautiful, beautiful Lauren! Happy Anniversary! 💕

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      1. You offer your readers so many memorable lines, Lauren. I love reading and re-reading. Did I ever tell you I read most of your pieces out loud? Just feel compelled to! And I love your hunches, my friend. Yes, yes! 🥰💕🥰

      2. Oh, Vicki, you made my day! Thank you so much for your uplifting words! It’s funny that you mention reading many of my posts out loud because I’ve done the same reading yours. Reading aloud brings the image or memory to life. 🙂 And I knew my hunches were spot on! 🥰🤗🌷💗

      3. I know we’ve got some distance…a couple thousand miles between us…but can you see me smiling? I am…I am! I love our overlapping threads, Lauren. So glad to be in your good company, dear one! 🥰💕🥰

  26. Oh baby baby – this was so well written and then packed with mature love – letting us span early days and the rich connection of partnership that still has so much vitality still. And I think the love depicted here represents all layers in Sternberg’s triangular theory of love, which suggests that love consists of three components: intimacy, passion, and commitment.

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    1. Aww, Yvette, thanks so much for your amazing words! And I love how you connected my piece to Sternberg’s triangular theory of love. I’m sure anyone who has been with their ‘love’ for decades can relate to this. Thanks again for taking the time to pop over here. ❤️🤗

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      1. The pleasure was all mine – and I truly mean that!
        I actually had a little more to say, but do not want my comments to get too long (hahahaha)
        but it was also done (written and expressed) in a non-bragging way where we want to celebate such a beautiful union (comepared times when folks slightly brag or come across better than – there was NONE of that here – ahhhhhh)

      2. Oh my gosh, Yvette, the last thing I want to do is brag! That’s just not me. This may be about my husband and I, but it’s really simply a romantic haibun. Thanks again for everything and all your kind words. It’s been great to see you! ❤️🙏🏻

  27. Oh wow Lauren, talk about love and romance. These reflections are simply beautiful and heartwarming. Sending you a truckload of love, hugs and smooches my friend. Cheers to your celebration! 🥳🥂🥰

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    1. Thanks so much, Kym, for your beautiful response to my haibun, and for the truckload of all the goodies! Lots of love, smooches, and hugs coming your way too! They’re in a van, so you can’t miss them! LOL 🥰💐🎉🥂

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