September Harvest Moon

Well, the moon was full 2 nights ago, and I missed it! What on earth was I thinking?? I am definitely in a bit of a daze these days.

First time in many years I am celebrating a Harvest Moon while it is on the wane.

The first full moon of autumn in the northern hemisphere. What was I doing on Monday night anyway? I was at a work function, a QCC AGM, and came home when it was dark. Must have been cloudy that night or I would have caught a glimpse, I'm sure.

Ah well, it's still beautiful and high in the sky this evening, and shining so bright it is casting moon shadows.

Which brings to mind the lovely song, Moonshadow, and the lyrics by Cat Stevens.  I found a great uke tutorial for the song here. Should keep me busy for awhile!

Oh, I'm bein' followed by a moonshadow, moon shadow, moonshadow---
Leapin and hoppin' on a moonshadow, moonshadow, moonshadow---

And if I ever lose my hands, lose my plough, lose my land,
Oh if I ever lose my hands, Oh if I won't have to work no more.

And if I ever lose my eyes, if my colours all run dry,
Yes if I ever lose my eyes, Oh if I won't have to cry no more.

Oh, I'm bein' followed by a moonshadow, moon shadow, moonshadow---
Leapin and hoppin' on a moonshadow, moonshadow, moonshadow---

And if I ever lose my legs, I won't moan, and I won't beg,
Yes if I ever lose my legs, Oh if I won't have to walk no more.

And if I ever lose my mouth, all my teeth, north and south,
Yes if I ever lose my mouth, Oh if I won't have to talk...

Did it take long to find me? I asked the faithful light.
Did it take long to find me? And are you gonna stay the night?

Moonshadow, moonshadow, moonshadow, moonshadow.