It’s an honor to share my poem Reflections of the Moon with you that was published on MasitcatoresUsa yesterday, thanks to Barbara Leonard and her team, for their continued support of my work. You can also visit Barbara at her site Extraordinary Sunshine Weaver and read her creative poem, Supersize Me on Spillwords Press, paying homage to our environment.
Reflections of the moon have me ponder all that’s gone on in a dark sky.
Battling of the night, calming of the soul of a broken heart.
To break is to heal,
to bleed is to know you’re alive.
Tears wash our inner world,
scars scab over,
light floods us with memories and chills.
Love washes us clean inside and out.
Love yourself with all the blemishes and bruises.
It’s time to go inside and germinate in stillness and silence.
Words are hit and miss,
music reaches far and wide,
an arrow to the heart,
a bullseye for cold winters night.
I would be delighted if you would would go here and read the rest of my poem.
A special shout out and thank you to Timothy Price: Off Center and Not Even for the gift of his photo.
Copyright © 2022 Cindy Georgakas
All Rights Reserved
Thank you so much for your time and reading my poem. May your days be brighter than your adversities while you love yourself in-spite of life’s trials and tribulations.
Blessings of Love,
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Cindy
Poems this year featured on MasticadoresUsa: (last years posts are featured in archives)
January Shivers 1/30/23
Winter Wonderland Love 1/18/23
Where Have All the Flowers Gone 2/13/22
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I’ve read it over yesterday Cindy…it’s beautiful…and the poem of Barbara on Spillwords too.
I know you are a great support and I appreciate you as does MasticadoresUsa and Barbara❣️
Love the poem!!
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Love it!!
Good night from India
Goodnight Devang and thanks my friend! 💞
So very beautiful , dear Cindy. You’re amazing , my friend .💕
Oh Grace, thank you and I ditto that right back to you dear friend! 💞
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Congratulations Cindy. A beautiful poem of metamorphosis! Lovely imagery of the moon as mirror to the soul.
Thank you so very much dearest Suzette! I’m so happy you enjoyed it. Makes my heart happy and yes Tim’s picture is amazing and your words “mirror to the soul”. Absolutely so true! ❣️
Always a pleasure, Cindy. Love and light to you!!
Thanks so much and to you dear Suzette!
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Congratulations Cindy! A beautiful poem.
Thanks again my friend that misses not a beat. Thanks for being there on “Massey” yesterday and now today! ❣️
I love your message of healing and loving ourselves with all of our warts and bruises!
Thank you so much Dawn! It’s so vital isn’t it!❣️
Beautiful and hopeful–the hallmark of a Cindy Classic! Well done, my friend. 🙂
I am chuckling with smiles Mike and I am recovering from the flu (shhh don’t tell anyone.. I’m not “allowed” to be sick). I like you gave me a stamp I try to aim for. Thanks for the morning validation! ❣️
would you mind if I use that line in my bio Mike?
Such a beautiful poem.
Especially love this verse
“To break is to heal…”🤍
Congratulations Cindy🎉
Thank you so very much Destiny!
I appreciate the lines that spoke to you! 💞
Indeed🙏
A pleasure always🤍
Beautiful, Cindy.
Thank you so much Monica! ❣️
Lyrically beautiful Cindy 😍 I can feel deeply into every line. Loved it and love you 💖💖💖
Oh thank you so much dearest Maria. I’m so delighted to know that. Love you my friend!❣️
My place always dear one ❤️❤️❤️
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Congratulations, Cindy. Perfect timing for the half moon in the sky tonight.
Oh that’s awesome to know Tim! Can’t wait for pics tomorrow’
Thanks again!💕
So many wonderful words here, but I think my favorite is, “It’s time to go inside and germinate in stillness and silence.”
Delighted you enjoyed my poem and that line does make me just want to do more of that. Thanks for sharing what stood out Sheila! 💞
Congratulations Cindy! 💜💜💜 Well deserved it! Your poem is beautiful.
Thank you so very much Felipe❣️ So happy you enjoyed it! Thanks for letting me know! 💞
That is a bullseye, Cindy.
Thanks tons Jacqui!!! 🎯 Boom!
I was deeply moved by your poetic reflections on the power of love and the healing that can come from brokenness. Your words paint a vivid picture of the transformative nature of pain and the beauty that can emerge from darkness.
As you mentioned, sometimes it’s through the breaking and bleeding that we come to know ourselves and truly feel alive. Through tears and scars, we find strength and resilience, and the light of love washes over us, cleansing and healing us from the inside out.
I especially appreciated your call to love ourselves with all our blemishes and bruises. It’s easy to get caught up in self-criticism and shame, but accepting ourselves as we are, flaws and all, is an essential step towards healing and growth.
Your words reminded me of the power of stillness and silence, and the importance of taking time to go within and nurture our inner selves. And, the analogy of music as an arrow to the heart was particularly powerful. Music has the ability to touch us on a deep, emotional level, and can be a source of comfort and connection, especially during the dark nights of winter.
Thank you for sharing your reflections with me. Your words have left a lasting impression on me, and I feel inspired to embrace the beauty and transformative power of love and brokenness. 👍👏👌😊
Thank you for that beautiful testament of my work and succinctly putting it into words so profoundly. I’m touched by your appreciation and taking time to let me know.
Do you prefer being called inkwell or do you have a name you like to be called?
Blessings! 💞
Congratulations, Cindy! I love your inspirational poem. The last stanza is full of hope, makes the waiting worthwhile. 🙂
Thanks so much Miriam. I appreciate that! It’s always worth the wait, we just never know how long it takes for the gifts come our way! xo 🙏🏼💞
That’s it, Cindy. We don’t want to give up prematurely but the wait seems to be forever. I keep telling myself – just a little longer. 💕☺️
Oh my .. that’s sooo true! 💗
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This was great – really loved this line – “Love yourself with all the blemishes and bruises.
It’s time to go inside and germinate in stillness and silence.”
I’m disagreeing with your last stanza though
“Words are hit and miss,
music reaches far and wide,
an arrow to the heart,
a bullseye for cold winters night.”
I’ve heard way too much music – before I could change the channel or hit skip that was beyond hit and miss! LOL!! I think both are true and can be off the mark!
Hope you had a great weekend, Dear!! Are you loving that your remodel is done? It is, isn’t it?
Back to normal?
LAH
Chuck
Oh thanks so much for sharing what you enjoyed about my poem Dear Chuck. I’m so delighted you enjoyed it.
You are too cute! I’m sending cupid strait to your heart will that due or will you send it back?🤣🥰🎯
A little secret.. I got the flu Friday and in recovery mode( soaked in that tub 4 hrs today) 🤣 but doing better, thanks. I do love it, thanks and phase 3 is suppose to start soon and there is a new normal happening soon. I’m convinced life is not normal.. LOL! 🤣
And loved your pioem today! 🥰
Congratulations, Cindy. A beautiful poem! 💙
Thank you so very much Merril! ❣️
You’re very welcome, Cindy.😊
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Your poem is beautiful the part I was able to read ❤️💕
Thanks so much, I’ll send you the rest!~ 💗
Love the poem and very cool image!
Thanks so much Pooja! Happy to hear! 💗
My pleasure 😊
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Congratulations on having your work published. It’s always exciting, and an honor!
Thank you so much. I so agree. I am most grateful! ❣️
This felt like a warm cozy blanket. 💖 Love the last stanza!
I love that image.. thanks for sharing that Michele. Thank you and glad to know what you enjoyed! 💞
How do you love yourself when blemishes are all you see??
Hahahaha. I don’t look in the mirror.. lol
Lovely share Cindy👏❤
Thanks always Vidah!! ❣️
Lovely Poem Dear Cindy
Moon Reflects Sun
MuSiC oF SoUL
Embodies
Dancing Free
Embodies Song Again
YeS EVeN Half MooN
LiGHT Feels Alright
GRoWinG BRiGHTeR..:)
Thank you so much dear Fred for your soul reflections and dance of light and growth!!!! 💗
Always A Pleasure
Dear Cindy Thanks
For Your Poetic
Inspiration ☺️❤️🙌
You’re so welcome and thanks truly!
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Bravo, Cindy. A wonderful poem 💖
Thanks so much Robbie!💕
Thanks, Cindy, I need a moon hug tonight. Our treasured Puppy Girl is sleeping with the moon tonight.
Awww sending you moon beam hugs of love 💕
Thanks. I just watched the weirdest thing. My liked star turned off. I clicked it back on and so far it has stayed. Isn’t that strange. A good distraction – a blinking star to a doggie’s sad momma. 🙂
Oh wow Marsha.. your heart and stars lined up so your fur baby could send you love and reassurance that he’s ok! 🥰🌟
I’m sure they both are ok. I’m the one who’s lost. 🙂
Oh you sweet thing!!! It takes time!! And this was sudden! 💗
It was sudden. Three days ago she was going for walks and jumping with excitement at the prospect. Thanks for letting me vent. 🙂
I know that’s what I thought so I was so confused! You gave her an incredible life and how great it was fast and she didn’t have a lot of suffering. What a wonderful life you all had together! Loosing a family member is sooo hard and I’m happy to be here for you!! 💕❤️💕🙏
You are! 🙂 Hope you had a great birthday!
Congratulations to the Publishing Machine. 🙂 … following the link to finish.
You’re so cute and very kind.. thanks Frank!💕
What a beautiful poem full of hope at the end, Cindy. Lovely and inspiring, Congratulations, my friend! ❤️💐🎉
Thank you so much Lauren. I’m glad you enjoyed it!! 💕❤️🌹
I always do, Cindy. I love your beautiful writing. 🥰💜
awwww that’s such a gift to hear!❣️
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Beautiful Cindy. Sending love.
Thanks so much Gabriela!! Love to you too my friend! 💕
“Love washes us clean…” ah…
Thanks 🙏
You’re welcome. It hits especially hard because love does indeed wash you and leave behind its own trail.
I love those words so true. thanks again! ❣️
Most lovely poem,dear Cindy!!sending you Congratulations with my heart❤🙏🌹❤🌹❤
awww that’s so dear of you and thanks so very much!!💞
You are most dear for saying you with my heart-most welcome always.❣️🥰💞🤗🥰❣️💞
Awwww hugs and love!!💞
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Oh, this is a beautiful poem, Cindy. You know I’m in love with the moon. 🥰
Thanks so much Eugi! I so know as you have beautiful reflections yourself! ❣️
Most welcome, Cindy!💖
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This is beautiful.
Thanks so much Eunice!!!!💗
You are welcome.
Beautiful and inspiring, Cindy! <3 🙂 <3
Thanks, Dear Cheryl!💞
Nice poem Cindy! Happy Birthday!!! Best of the year to you!!!!!
Thanks so much Eros! What a nice surprise and how kind of you to remember my birthday! It’s good to hear from you. How are you? Miss your posts but remember you fondly always! 💗
Oh my gosh Cindy my dawwwwlinkkkk, CONGRATULATIONS my dear friend. 👏🏼🌙👏🏼 You did a fabulous job on paying homage to our beautiful night star. The moon always makes us reflect. When it was a new moon a few nights ago, I saw it through my Palladian window and stopped in my tracks with my mouth dropped open in awe like a kid. 😲 You are rockin’ it with your publications. Continue to soar my Energizer Momma Bunny! 😍💖😘🥂🥰
Thanks with all of my heart Daaaawwwlink. I’m delighted you enjoyed the homage payed and delighted you saw such and amazing gift! How utterly cool that must have been. Wow! look at you opening your mouth to make honey like you do so well by your sweetness. Thanks so much my friend! 🥰
Girlfriend, you are too adorably sweet and kind. I suppose it doesn’t take much to make me happy and smile with glee. Enjoy the rest of your FANtabulous day! 🌞🦋😍💖🥰 Smooches, smooches, smooches! 😘💋😘
Awwww thanks my fantabulous Kim! You are Glee! Now sing on to a great night!!!🥰
You are so kind Cindy. I did sing until I fell asleep. 🎶😴🎤 LOL 😜
fa la la la la daaaaawlink! 💗
Congratulations 💜✍
Thanks so much! 🥰
Thanks for sharing this amazing poem. This Moon definitely caught my attention. Thanks Anita
You’re welcome and thank you Anita! 💞
What feels like the end,
is time for new beginnings… so true, Cindy! I love your perspective and lovely imagery! Congratulations 🎉 you deserve it 😊💐❤️🙏
I loved the lines on words! Amazing as always❤️
Congratulations, Cindy! The title of this poem is simply lovely and I love the imagery it leans into. <3
Thank you always Layla! I’m glad you liked the imagery! 💗
//Thank you for that beautiful testament of my work and succinctly putting it into words so profoundly. I’m touched by your appreciation and taking time to let me know.
Do you prefer being called inkwell or do you have a name you like to be called?
Blessings! 💞// I’m unable to reply to your comment, that’s why I’m responding here. My name is Pankaj Kumar. The Inkwell is my pen name and also the name of my blog site.
You’re so welcome and thank you for letting me know. is it ok to call you Kumar (I might remember that). Thanks so much! 💗
Congratulations.
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Your opening stanza took to Johnny Cash’s last recorded song, “Hurt”.
Thank you for your ongoing submissions to MasticadoresUSA and loving presence on WordPress!