Moon Escort

A moonlit night was an inspiration for this free verse

Note: a work in progress

Moon Escort

The moon was following me

every place I went.

A constant companion

that kept me safe

with its visible light.

A gem of jewel

that can out shine

even the brightest star.

This autumn moon

followed me home

on a cool November night.

It pays to be attentive to nights like this when the moon is almost at its fullest. It can be a sure sign that fairies will be out dancing in the woodland. But remember, I have warned you before that people who are lured by their enchanting music and get too close to the fairy rings can disappear from human life for seven years!

I did not have a moon photo of a November night, but thought you'd enjoy thinking about the photo I took of the moon rising over the Atlantic Ocean.

I suppose now that November is upon us you are gearing up for the holiday season and looking over your recipes. I have already pulled out my cranberry/cherry sauce that is great over turkey slices. Try it and see how much better it is than canned cranberry sauce!

Cranberry and Dried-Cherry Sauce

Ingredients

• 1- 12 0z. container of frozen cranberry juice cocktail thawed
• 1 cup of water
• 1 cup packed golden brown sugar
• 1 cinnamon stick broken in half
• 1/4 tsp. ground allspice
• 1- 6 0z. package dried cherries
• 1- 12oz bag cranberries( found in produce dept.)
• 1/4 cup merlot wine

Directions

• Bring first 5 ingredients to boil over medium heat, stirring till sugar dissolves
• Add cherries and cook 2 minutes
• Add cranberries and cook till berries pop, stirring occasionally about 9 minutes
• Pour into bowl and stir in merlot
• Cool and then cover and chill
• Can be made ahead one week
• Discard cinnamon sticks
• Serve at room temperature