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OpenLinkNight #414

While Norway Holds Its Breath

Tonight,the Moon approaches shadow,

and Norway holds its breath.

From windows, hospital rooms,
quiet kitchens and distant shores,
we wait beneath the same sky.

Our King lies somewhere
between the hands of medicine
and the mystery none of us can command.

For nearly a lifetime
he has been
there—

a steady presence,
a familiar voice,
a thread stitched quietly
through generations.

Tomorrow morning
Earth's shadow will cross the Moon.

Not destroy it.

Not diminish it.

Only cover its light
for a little while.

And perhaps tonight
that is the image I need—

the Moon still whole
inside the darkness.

So while the heavens turn,
and a country waits
for news it is afraid to hear,

we send our thoughts,
our prayers,
our love.

To Harald.
To Sonja.
To the family beside him.

And beneath an eclipsing Moon,
Norway whispers as one:

May there still be light.

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28 responses to “While Norway Holds Its Breath”

  1. kim881 Avatar

    A poignant tribute to King Harald, Maggie. I love the phrase ‘a thread stitched quietly through generations’ and the moon metaphor, so powerful.

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    1. Maggie Avatar

      Thank you so much Kim .

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      1. kim881 Avatar

        You are most welcome, Maggie!

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  2. Jennifer Wagner Avatar

    This is so moving and heartfelt, Maggie. <3

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    1. Maggie Avatar

      Thank you Jennifer 💜❤️

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  3. Lisa or Li Avatar

    I saw in Kim’s comment the poem is about King Harald so I went out to see what the situation is. May his treatments neutralize the bacterial attackers in his blood.

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    1. Maggie Avatar

      Yes, we all want to keep him longer. Hoping the treatment works.
      💜🥹

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  4. Carol anne Avatar

    Amen! May he be cured! Prayers going out for him!

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  5. Grace Avatar

    Lovely homage to your King and country. Sending prayers and love with the light of the moon.

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  6. thetigressawakens Avatar

    “The Moon still whole / inside the darkness.” ❤️ What a beautiful image for hope in a frightening time. This is tender, restrained, and deeply compassionate. And that final “May there still be light” lands perfectly.Love love the the tune as well!! Amazing voice! 🩵

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    1. Maggie Avatar

      Thank you my friend ❤️

      Sadly the King died this morning..

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  7. kim881 Avatar

    I was sad to see that King Harald sadly died.

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    1. Maggie Avatar

      An end of a era 😢

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  8. freyathewriter Avatar

    What a beautiful tribute to King Harald. I hope he rests well.

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    1. Maggie Avatar

      Thank you 💜
      My he rest in peace 🙏

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  9. Reelika Pedak Avatar

    A beautiful poem and I also got curious about Norway, hopefully all will be well and may he rest in peace.

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    1. Maggie Avatar

      Thank Reelika.

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  10. sreeja Harikrishnan Avatar

    Beautifully written…may his soul rest in peace.

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    1. Maggie Avatar

      Thank you 💜

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  11. Helen Avatar
    Helen

    Your poetic tribute to King Harald is incredibly moving. Thank you so much for sharing with us.

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    1. Maggie Avatar

      Thank you Helen .

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  12. Björn Rudberg (brudberg) Avatar

    I read this now, and sadly Norway will now enter a new era….

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    1. Maggie Avatar

      Yes, a new era . I think Sweden has the oldest ( working ) monarch in Europe now.

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  13. sanaarizvi Avatar
    sanaarizvi

    Oh my heart this is so poignant ~

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    1. Maggie Avatar

      Thank you Sanaa 💜 🥹

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  14. Kim of Glover Gardens Avatar

    This is ethereal, beautiful, poignant, fitting.

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    1. Maggie Avatar

      Thank you 💜

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