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Happy New Year
moon.

(gonna miss you)

Thank You, Moon

December 31, 2010 marked a full year of daily posts about the moon!

As a thank you for reading, Jim, Jane and Frank asked readers to share their thoughts about the moon on the Red River Girl Guest Blog.

Submissions closed December 31, 2010, but you can check out Goodnight Moon Archives anytime you’re here.

the town is fast asleep
moon. beneath a winter sky.
tomorrow brings a brand new year
and we will say goodbye.

winter-gray clouds come to visit
moon. leaving their coats
on the walk.
hanging their hats
on the light posts.
and trees—
tip-toeing up
to knock.

maybe you’ll give us a clue
moon. maybe the tip of a hat.
maybe a hint and a wink and a
nod to a bit of hedge
on a bet.

maybe you’ll do what you do
moon. maybe you won’t what you
don’t. maybe say no after
all that you know about yes when the
dreamers confess.

maybe you’ll dance in the snow
moon. maybe you’ll take
one more chance. maybe you’ll love
what you love when you
love without ever
looking back.

(Jim‘s not so sure)
(about that)

the right here of here
moon. the true grit of true.
what would we, what
could we, what
should we
do?

frosty and icy and slippery
moon. make some hot cocoa
and curl up with you.

paper and boxes and packaging
moon. none of the presents
compare to you.

icicles, snowplows and candles
moon. we won’t be returning
the gift from you.