Morning Moon

Shy and unassuming, the crescent moon had just risen above the trees. It was caressed by cirrus clouds that heralded an approaching cold front that would darken the skies the following day. In the meantime, the moon slowly crossed the daytime sky and hours later cast a glorious glow in the evening twilight ahead ofContinue reading “Morning Moon”

Orion Rising

Orion Risingby: Howard EskildsenLying sidewise neath clouds in the morning skyBetelgeuse and Rigel meet the eyeWith three stars crossing in betweenA glorious sight that is rarely seenAs twilight grows and stars fade awayAnother stellar memory starts the dayAlong with Orion’s spectacular riseComes a sure sign of summer’s soon demiseLater and later will rise the sunAndContinue reading “Orion Rising”