Comment from duchessofdrumborg

Excellent

'Pink Moon in April', is an exceptionally well-written and deftly descriptive piece. Penned with craft and skill. This talented poet's work was a pleasure to both read and review. I look forward to seeing your next post.

 Comment Written 06-Apr-2022

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reply by the author on 07-Apr-2022

Thank you so much for the lovely comment and nice review. I appreciate it.
Beth

reply by duchessofdrumborg on 07-Apr-2022

Beth, as always you're more than welcome.
the Duchess

Comment from Ulla

Excellent

Oh, Beth, I'm learning all the time and I love it. It does explain a lot and thanks for sharing it with us. I now know much more why Easter falls as it does. What a lovely poem. Ulla:)))

 Comment Written 06-Apr-2022

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reply by the author on 07-Apr-2022

Thank you for the review on this poem. I didn't realize that the date could vary as much as a whole month until I looked into it. I still don't know why the holiday has anything to do with the moon but now I know that it does.
Beth

Comment from Dolly'sPoems

Excellent

I have never had the privilege of seeing a pink moon and I am so happy to read your write about this amazing forthcoming event, lovely rhymes, much enjoyed, love Dolly c

 Comment Written 06-Apr-2022

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reply by the author on 06-Apr-2022

Thank you Dolly. Unfortunately the moons name is "Pink" but it won't actually be a pink color. It has that name in April as a reference to all the pick flowers that bloom in April, which seems a bit deceptive. Last year my photographer friend was excited about photographing a pink moon but she was disappointed.

reply by Dolly'sPoems on 06-Apr-2022

I didn?t realise that Beth, love Dolly x

Comment from royowen

Excellent

I've never taken taken a great interest in astronomy, such as it is, Easter has always fascinated me, until I knew the reason why it falls on different dates, it amused me. Other national days fall on the same date, no matter what. Bea written, you are a skilled poet Beth, beautifully written, blessings Roy

 Comment Written 06-Apr-2022

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reply by the author on 06-Apr-2022

I'm not interesting in astrology, but I do find astronomy fascinating. I still don't know the reason the Bishops felt they should connect the moon cycle with the resurrection of Christ. Maybe the Romans timed their crucifixions with moon cycles. I wrote this because I'd already written four poems about the moon. I might as well make a book of them. LOL it many ways Easter is a pagan holiday but so is Christmas. I guess if we acknowledge it for the right reasons it is worthwhile.

reply by royowen on 06-Apr-2022

I have no time for astrology either

Comment from Teri7

Excellent

This is a very beautiful and very well written poem. You used very good descriptive and important words with very beautiful imagery. Thanks for sharing. love and blessings, Teri

 Comment Written 06-Apr-2022

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reply by the author on 06-Apr-2022

Thank you Teri. I'm so glad you liked my poem. I appreciate your comments. Blessing to you as well,
Beth

Comment from Cristine22

Excellent

This is very nice. I really like how you've woven together the natural significance of the day with the religious significance. Language and flow are both lovely. Great job!

 Comment Written 06-Apr-2022

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reply by the author on 06-Apr-2022

Thank you so much Christine. I'm so pleased that you liked my poem. Beth

Comment from Verna Cole Mitchell

Excellent

I enjoyed your poems, and learned some things I didn't know, like how Easter's date is determined. I like your simile "like paint chips," and I especially like your last couplet!

 Comment Written 06-Apr-2022

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reply by the author on 06-Apr-2022

Thank you Verna. I really appreciate the review and comments and I'm glad there was something informative in my post.
Beth

Comment from prettybluebirds

Excellent

Thank you for adding the informative footnotes to your writing. I had no idea why Easter fell on different days each year. Your poem is nicely written and I love the artwork you added to it. Good work.

 Comment Written 06-Apr-2022

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reply by the author on 06-Apr-2022

Thank you so much for the review and nice comments. I've been confused as to why it varied so much too so I decided to find out why.
Beth

Comment from barbara.wilkey

Excellent

Thank you for sharing this poem with us. I enjoyed reading. A few years back I attempted to explain to my darling husband how comes Easter's date is varied. I just completely confused him. LOL

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 Comment Written 06-Apr-2022

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reply by the author on 06-Apr-2022

Thank you Barbara, I started the year writing poems about the names of moon so I guess I'll try to keep it going.
Beth

reply by barbara.wilkey on 06-Apr-2022

I like it.

Comment from Begin Again

Excellent

Good job, Beth.

Thanks for educating me on the ins and outs of the date changing. I never knew the true reason. Loved the poem and the education.

Hugs, Carol

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 Comment Written 06-Apr-2022

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reply by the author on 06-Apr-2022

Thank you Carol, It is still a bit of a mystery to me why these bishops decided the moon should have something to do with the time we would celebrate the resurrection of Christ. I don't know why they didn't make it the first Sunday in April

reply by Begin Again on 06-Apr-2022

Would have made perfect sense to me to keep it on the first Sunday, but then they always have to make things difficult. LOL