Buck (Blessing) Moon Offering with Airesa Cochran

The Full Moon in July (07/13/2022) is often referred to as the Buck Moon. The reason being that this is the time of year when deer antlers are in full growth. Many meanings come from this moon. It is also called the Meadow Moon or Blessing Moon. It is a time to see summer in full fruition. This is also the time to begin looking ahead to fall. The season is in full swing, but we should not forget that summer doesn't last forever. Enjoy this time of growth and plenty and also prepare for when the summer passes. Blessings and thanks to you all and our contributor. 
~Noah

[Full Moon Offering] - Airesa Cochran

Remnants of deprivation are shed in curling rivulets 
             prayers abandoned at the precipice
             memories of skin that could no longer cling on 
                                                                   once soaked in hydroquinone 
                                                                                                                 phenidone 
                                                                                                                             sodium hydroxide 
Even strong legs and burden bearing hips 
             retreat to the earth in anticipation of rain
                                                                                              whether as heat conservation 
                                                      or submission to a shift in pressure 
                                                                   is unknown
                                                                  But the wild game of consumption carries on 
                                                     despite cold fronts and joint pain
There is praise to be found by the shoreline
                                                                                             zip tie ceremony
             With fistfuls of eucalyptus and pearls 
                                                                  sipping cowboy coffee 
                                                                                            from the cups of Temperance 
sick with nicotine 
                                                                 and wanting.

[Author Biography]
Airesa Cochran is a Colorado based poet and visual artist who graduated from Naropa University with a BFA in Creative Writing and Literature. Her work incorporates themes such as sensuality, abstract journey, religion and dreaming.