MOON STAGES
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' Echo The Moon' Oh echo the moon Always a constant, Living our joys We desperately need To Love Oh echo the moon Always a constant
‘To accomplish great things, we must not only act but also dream, not only plan but also believe.’ Anatole Franco
Safe Keeping Given long ago for safe keeping... This house off limits to anger, regret and meanness Shingles, nails and wood surround, Lovingly kept by those who gaze from Shades of lavender, soft white and blue Oh dwell within laughter, love, tender memories
Kahlil Gibran ‘I offer up a prayer that I may be of the ethereal.’ Georgia Carole Douglas
Through the stages it moves
We are forever changing
Living our sorrows
And tenaciously cling
Through the stages it moves
Gifting our tomorrows
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All emotions of the negative
Crystal, china and old lace,
Eyes within a frame
Candles, books and almond tea
Love's labor created the possibilities
A cozy bed for dreaming
Porch swing hangs under sturdy cedar loft
Window to let the moon inside
All feelings light and good
Given as a legacy for safekeeping
Let music surround my soul!
‘Poets are two kinds; an intellectual with an acquired personality, an inspired one who was a self before his human training began. But the difference between intelligence and inspiration in poetry is like the difference between sharp fingernails that mangle the skin and ethereal lips that kiss and heal the body’s sores.’
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About the Book
I began writing this collection soon after publishing Emotions. From memory, I have always been fascinated with the moon and remember using my favorite Uncle’s World War II binoculars, staring at the moon with wonder and delight. During a conversation with the dear friend from, "In Praise of Southern Girls," she suggested the name, Moon Stages. In truth, our lives change with the seasons but ever so subtly with the more frequent changes of the moon. These poems come from a healed, thankful heart. They pay tribute to friendship, to finding again those from my past, they offer up a thanksgiving for blessings and sing a song to new love. Preview readings from portions of this work have garnered each time the comment, "Can’t wait to read this collection!"
About the Author
Georgia Carole Douglas was born and nurtured in the Lakeland area of Western Kentucky. She graduated from a twelve-year school on the Murray University campus and received her bachelor’s degree from Murray State University. After years of traveling and living in various places, she has returned to the place of her birth. She was a teacher, worked in a greenhouse and managed a floral shop. Now retired, she writes, gardens, conducts plant seminars, poetry readings and serves as an occasional guest commentator on local public radio.
Her writing reflects her love of living and the magic of friendships old and new. ‘Moon Stages’ is her second book. ‘Emotions of A Woman – Reflection’ was written first.
Avidly pursuing her passions for writing, finding old friends from the past, travel, growing herbs and plants that vine, ballroom dancing and the company of family and friends, she lives in the house by the lake, given to her by her late husband as a gift.