Miigwech Giizis or Thank you, Moon
Twenty thirteen and not too soon
My moon time ended
When we unfriended
Intended
It was June
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Thirty-nine years from the start
My start was ten years old - my part
We could miss schooltime
Not allowed to climb
At moon time
Take to heart
~
Then we had our own dishes
I would fill my heart with wishes
Didn't want to miss
I did like recess
Me and sis
No kisses
~
No dating until fifteen years
That notice came with a few tears
Brothers teased us when
We would stay home then
They cook again
To our cheers
~
Miigwech Giizis or Thank you, Moon
All that you have done for me. Soon
some will have affect
I am a suspect
The moon has effect
When it's full, I swoon
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Author's Note: A Clogyrnach is a sestet stanza with lines of 8, 8, 5, 5, 3, and 3 syllables that uses an AABBBA rhyme scheme.
The Moon Time in my culture is the time of the month for the monthly cycle. Submitted for the challenge letter to the moon.
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About the Creator
Denise E Lindquist
I am married with 7 children, 28 grands, and 13 great-grandchildren. I am a culture consultant part-time. I write A Poem a Day in February for 8 years now. I wrote 4 - 50,000 word stories in NaNoWriMo. I write on Vocal/Medium daily.
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Comments (5)
Loved the rhythm and that first stanza is amazing!
You always teach me something, Denise whether it is an insight into your culture or, in this case, a new form of poetry. Well written, lovely sentiment. Best of luck.
I love how you’ve woven cultural tradition, personal memory, and gratitude together so naturally here.
The moon has effect When it's full, I swoon : the last two line carry some weight. Some people or children act out of the ordinary during a full moon
Oooo, that's a new form of poetry for me! So cool. Loved your poem!