It’s the worm moon. The first full moon in March, so called because the ground starts to thaw and the worms make a reappearance, with robins soon to follow. For me, on this record breaking mild evening, the full moon brings more than thoughts of worms, it brings me peace.
I stare at the scene in front of me, moon rising in the sky, shining bright across the lake, while spring breezes blow in the open window. I’m sitting in the dark in my living room trying to hold on to this peace while tension swirls around me: corona virus, political uncertainties, and deadlines to meet. I just want to sit and stare and appreciate the beauty of the evening.
So tonight I’ll call you a peace moon. Shine brightly for me and for us all. For we all need more peace.
I am excited to be writing daily in the March Slice of Life Challenge as hosted by Two Writing Teachers. This marks the fifth year I have participated in the 31 day challenge, writing and sharing a blog post each day. I look forward to the growth in noticing the small moments in my life and capturing them on my blog. I know I will be a better teacher of writers because of this work.
iblessings 
I’d heard of the term worm moon but did not put it together with the return of the Robins. Love knowing this, thank you ! Your photo definitely looks more like a peace moon!
That moon was certainly full of peace when I most needed it
Yes lovely photo and lovely thoughts in your slice to accompany it, everything is going a little crazy right now throughout the world!
Crazy indeed. Nature brings me such peace
Peace moon is so much more poetic than worm moon! How beautiful is that image, you staring at it and appreciating its beauty as it shines its reflected light on this old troubled world.
Thanks Fran. Felt the peace for sure
This is the first I’ve heard of the worm moon. I love that description; the worms before the robins. Lovely description and thanks for the photo too.
I happened upon the name on some social media site and then dig some learning online. Yet peace moon was a better name after a tough day yesterday
Peace Moon — yes! May it shine on the entire world …
Kevin
We need it indeed!