The Moons of Autumn: A Wordcraft Journal of Syllabic Verse

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The Moons of Autumn: Word Weaving #1, A Wordcraft Journal of Syllabic Verse, a collection of syllabic poetry, edited by Colleen M. Chesebro & JulesPaige, is now available in print and for Kindle. 

 
I am thrilled and honored to have two of my haiku (3-5-3) included in this collection celebrating the Moons of Autumn.  Colleen sponsors the weekly poetry challenge, Tanka Tuesday.  This week is Poet's Choice, so I am sharing the two haiku from the book for that, as well as for Writers' Pantry #91.


moonlight flows

howl all wild beings

to Nanna

 

Falling Leaf

or Winterfylleth 

the veil thins 

©2021 Lisa Smith Nelson. All Rights Reserved 

Nanna is the Norse goddess associated with the moon.  It is also the name of the Mesopotamian god of the moon, however, I am referring to the goddess in the poem. 

Falling Leaf Moon is another name for the Blood Moon in October.  

Winterfylleth is the Old English name for October.  

 



Comments

  1. Rosemary Nissen-WadeOctober 9, 2021 at 10:58 PM

    I loved your haiku, and the background notes.

    Congratulations! The book sounds enticing, and I'll be grabbing it as soon as it comes out on Kindle.

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    1. LisaOctober 10, 2021 at 8:39 AM

      Thank you. :) The Kindle is available from the Kindle link above. Print and digital have two different links.

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  2. indybevOctober 10, 2021 at 7:23 AM

    Such a little poem that teaches much! I now know more about Norse goddesses, the Blood Moon, and the old English name for October...and I'm so happy they changed it, winterfylleth is impossible to spell!!

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    1. LisaOctober 10, 2021 at 2:30 PM

      It is a bit much! It's fun to learn about origins and myths, at least I find it so.

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  3. LisaOctober 10, 2021 at 8:40 AM

    Thank you so much for including me! It's very exciting to be published for the first time!

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  4. rallentandaOctober 10, 2021 at 9:55 AM

    Congratulations !

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  5. Magaly GuerreroOctober 10, 2021 at 10:43 AM

    These are beautiful, Lisa! The first one sings (and howls) right into my soul. Nanna (from Mesopotamian mythology) is a god I've always felt rather strongly about. I know you're referring to the Norse goddess in this one. Still, it's good to see Nanna inked your poetry.

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    1. LisaOctober 10, 2021 at 10:56 AM

      Thank you so much. We could howl to either or both Nannas! Mythology is so fascinating. Roman and Greek get all the publicity!

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  6. HelenOctober 10, 2021 at 11:35 AM

    Your haiku are lovely ... congratulations!!!!

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  7. Gillena CoxOctober 10, 2021 at 5:12 PM

    What gorgeous words for moons and diety.
    Congratulations

    Much💜love

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    1. LisaOctober 10, 2021 at 8:08 PM

      Thank you very much! There are such pretty names for the moons, old ones. And the deities are fascinating to me.

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