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It more or less has the shape of a love song, but 'Crescent Moon' reflects more my longing for an ancient romantic context that includes wild animals, fire, danger of death, stellar navigation, and seasonal intuition.

It more or less has the shape of a love song, but 'Crescent

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In "Crescent Moon," the speaker acknowledges that the poem takes on the structure of a love song. However, the quote reveals that the true essence of the poem lies in the longing for a bygone era characterized by an ancient romantic context. The speaker yearns for a world where wild animals roam, danger is ever-present, fire illuminates the darkness, navigation is guided by stars, and intuition follows the changing seasons. This quote captures the desire for a more organic and primal connection to nature, emphasizing the speaker's yearning for a mythical past.

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