Cold Moon Journal

hide and seek a wagging tail under the bed Tuyet Van Do

shaking hands grandma ends up with a raw mango Ram Chandran

Coming Storm  Michael Shoemaker

silent flame the scented lullaby of her candle Oscar Luparia

terracotta canvas Frida Kahlo lilies Mexico Diane Funston

wedding day… leaving parents’ home Steliana Cristina Voicu

Twin moons silver coins wish for peace Voima Oy

rushing forth the war-horses’ legs become invisible Xiaoou Chen

noon-time walk under the autumn sun a cloud of gnats Albert Schlaht

feeling a presence like a breath upon my neck, with no body there Anthony Ward

penguins dance ocean waves froth settles underfoot Lakshman Bulusu

January… the hairdryer brings July Tony Williams

Your arms don't hold me anymore. Instead, I fly, buzz around your head. Nancy Story

rare moment shared with grandchild ice cream sandwich Richard Bailly

cold snap — breaking through the fog a robin's song Adele Evershed

River reflections bounce green-gold doubloons back onto treetops. Chad Parenteau

Summer sunrise The taste of gran's Yukon gold mash Madhavi. K

blue sky in winter glistens on a bluebird day— brimful baby blues Monica Kakkar