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Happy Birthday to my naturalist friend, Jim Foret. You keep me on the alert for full moons, endangered trees, and nesting birds. You inspire everyone you know to be more alert. Here’s a little poem for you:
Full Moon Alert
for Jim Foret
The full moon rises
glorious among
a respectable row of planets–
pregnant moon.
The alert comes again.
He is the custodian of the night sky–
calendar keeper—
friend to the birds, the bogs,
butterflies and bees.
He counts the Purple Martins,
announces the Mississippi Kites.
He hears the sacred drumbeat,
tells the stories, and inspires all.
Humbly hold someone’s hand
and show her the moon.
Reflections on the Teche 
Lovely poem. Thank you for sharing. I really liked these lines, “He is the custodian of the night sky–
calendar keeper—” and how you personified the moon.
Its a lovely poem. He sounds like a wonderful friend.