The Backward Moon

New Moon   November 8, 2026

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Sun-bright Absence transmits the lamp;
yellow-gold Presence reveals the earth.
—Tu Fu (David Hinton translation)

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Steep empty hill parked cars sporadic fireworks aural scintillant

shadowy stair-stepped homes silent evening warm air sough

still breath heavy spirit feet kinship guides tremble compersion

streetlight cone flecked shadowplay nightjar polycule

this world a-whirl.