Max & The Full Moon

The full moon. 11/14/05 (Click pictures for larger view)

The moon is full tonight
And hurts the eyes,
It is so definite and bright.
~ Philip Larkin (1922-1986)

Tonight the moon is full and Mars is a close traveling companion; there hanging beneath the moon a small solid light with a reddish hue. Max is barking; he seems more insistent, almost hysterical on nights with a full moon. Perhaps he more clearly sees the squirrels as they scamper through the yard to their treehouse nests on the other side of the fence; or the rabbits that nest behind the neighbor's shed. Or perhaps there is something inside him; something usually hidden, that transforms him into a creature of ancient folklore, compelled to howl at the moon! Nah, that last idea is really a bit unrealistic.

I'm afraid, sir, that I gave up my belief in goblins, witches, personal devils and werewolves at the age of six. ~ John Colton (1886-1946)

Then again, maybe I should rethink this!!! Yoooowwwwwllllllllll!!!!



Max is going to have a "howling" good time over at Friday's Ark this week and will be joining the chorus of canines featured in this week's Carnival of the Dogs, hosted by Mickey's Musings.
(end of post)