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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) 
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The moon that made the sky its home one sad and lonely eve bemoaned and softly cried aloud "why did the lovers leave?" they turned the forests back for miles and drained all of the lakes the mean ole mayor clasped his hands “let’s make cash! Whate’er it takes” the town that once had been so small was now just like a city the moon was forced to watch it all in sense of somber pity years passed; the moon slept long in smoke and lights of men in dreams one day to see a change where love would shine again the drive-in held the moon in awe, since stars there would climb into the sky and proudly sing but the lights would die each time not one would hear the Moon's request so soon he lost his voice and slept again until a time for when he’d have no choice he woke one night long after that and saw a lake was built he shone far down and cast his light 'pon world that made him wilt "why this could be a meeting place here lovers come and play? and I can light the waves for them when night turns into day" and so the moon was well recharged from years of sleep and spite it shone passed all the smoke and haze to see who’s hearts were bright months then passed and few would come but only to fish the lake when stars would fade out with the moon they were all for heaven's sake this one last night the moon would cry he heard a mighty sound as if a giant herd of beasts had come to tear the ground the park was full around the lake from every side it went and the moon, for this, raised up its light to shine through every tent some people pointed to the sky the moon was full of pride “leave all your cars as offerings and I will never hide!” just then there was a thunderclap a BOOM and then the cheers of all the people watching him he’d waited many years mushroomed sparkles peppered down and children whooped delight no one had come to see the moon who was always there at night when the finale was about to end the moon began to sob doors were closing and engines revved not one said “Moon, good job” later as the moon was weeping and dimmed his lights thus so a poet walked into the night so sad that he must go the moon looked down and through his tears “please don’t leave” he cried that night “I must,” the poet softly sighed “for twas you, my only light.” the Moon woke up and shined on down and the poet sat and cried for some can see what others don’t in beauty, they had spied |
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aries_luv_ppl Senior Member
since 2001-09-20
Posts 1448Universal Mind |
This touch me and therefore I voted.  Well done.~Every girl has a dream within. |
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Seymour Tabin Member Empyrean
since 1999-07-07
Posts 31720Tamarac Fla |
wayoutwalt Glad you picked this one. You got my vote. |
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elisaseyes Member
since 1999-07-15
Posts 196fort worth texas |
That's amore! |
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Earth Angel Member Empyrean
since 2002-08-27
Posts 40215Realms of Light |
I enjoyed this so much, I am going back to read it again!...Simply wonderful!!!! Warm morning hugs, Earth Angel |
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SEA 
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Member Seraphic
since 2000-01-18
Posts 22676with you |
Walt....I can't tell you how much I like this...definately one of your very best.  |
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the_loner_23 Member Ascendant
since 2002-06-08
Posts 5479Jacksonville, Florida, USA |
This is an awesome poem. Cold hands means a warm heart |
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Poet deVine
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-26
Posts 22612Hurricane Alley |
I like this very much!  |
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Munda Member Elite
since 1999-10-08
Posts 3544The Hague, The Netherlands |
I remember this one! Glad to see it here. |
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Janet Marie Member Laureate
since 2000-01-22
Posts 18554 |
years passed; the moon slept long in smoke and lights of men in dreams one day to see a change where love would shine again the drive-in held the moon in awe, since stars there would climb into the sky and proudly sing but the lights would die each time not one would hear the Moon's request so soon he lost his voice and slept again until a time for when he’d have no choice he woke one night long after that and saw a lake was built he shone far down and cast his light 'pon world that made him wilt ========================================== Walt this is such a very very cool poem... rhyme divine and the imagery is as surreal and delightful as the story behind the inspire. Absolutely wonderful storytelling poetry. A classic in the making. Well done poet sir..so glad I got the chance to read this. oouuu eeee oouu ah ah ting tang walla walla bing bang ... |
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Enchantress Member Empyrean
since 2001-08-14
Posts 35113Canada eh. |
Well done Walt... Gets my vote! ~Hugs~ ~ Trace my body with your words.. |
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Mistletoe Angel
since 2000-12-17
Posts 32816Portland, Oregon |
 (big hugggsssssss) Oh Walter, it is so very sad, every one has the poetry in them but many take it for granted and get so hard on themselves and then see the moon as just a celestial body in the sky when it can be so much more just as every flower and living thing can! (sad sigh) God Bless You, sweet friend, this is marvelous, you have my vote, we all love you so much! You have such a beautiful heart, sweet Walter, thank you for sharing! May love and light always shine upon you! Love, Noah Eaton "Underneath your clothes there's an endless story..." |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
Oh Walty I so remember this beauty of a poem. So glad you submitted this for the book. You know you have my vote. Maree |
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Chanson Senior Member
since 2000-08-19
Posts 1559Up Creek w/Out Paddle |
Under the moonlight and very touching, Walt. *s When you think you have heard it all, |
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ellie LeJeune Member Elite
since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156King of Prussia, PA USA |
Wonderful poetry, Walt, truly lovely! Ellie A friend hears the song in my heart, and sings it to me when my memory fails. |
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Mysteria
since 2001-03-07
Posts 18328British Columbia, Canada |
I remember this one too and it was surely a favorite. A great choice for the book Walt. |
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Jamie Member Elite
since 2000-06-26
Posts 3168Blue Heaven |
one of my favorites of your walt JThere is society where none intrudes, by the deep sea, and music in its roar. |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
just had to read this again. sighhh. |
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Charisma
since 2000-09-30
Posts 5906lost in blue pages |
Beautiful Charisma |
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Justbleu Member Elite
since 1999-08-31
Posts 3329Oregon, Originally From Alaska :) |
Mr. Walt Sir....this is endering and touching....IN THE BOOK IT SHOULD GO!!!! LOVED IT!!!! BEAUTIFUL!!! Bridgette [This message has been edited by Justbleu (02-23-2003 11:06 AM).] |
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hoot_owl_rn Member Patricius
since 1999-07-05
Posts 10750Glen Hope, PA USA |
Perhaps my favorite of all of yours. Where you been hiding out at Walt? |
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bsquirrel
since 2000-01-03
Posts 7855 |
Subtle and quiet. |
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Nan
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Member Seraphic
since 1999-05-20
Posts 21191Cape Cod Massachusetts USA |
Way-to-go-outwalty...  |
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suthern
since 1999-07-29
Posts 20723Louisiana |
A wonderful, incredible write... I love this! *S* |
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wayoutwalt Member Elite
since 1999-06-22
Posts 4870TEXAS (it's all big) |
thank you thank you |
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vlraynes Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-25
Posts 8229Somewhere... out there... |
Hmmm...I THOUGHT I had already replied to this one. Oh well...I'm back and replying to it now. Love it, Walty.  "...until you have read the verse on his heart, |
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Lighthousebob Member Elite
since 2000-06-14
Posts 4725California |
I kinda have a hankerin' for the ol' feller bein' a poet and all and I like this here story a lot, found it quite entertainin', 'sides, I think it would look real fancy nice there in a book... so it gets my vote for sure. (Big Smiles) I love your poem!!!! Good job. -Bob |
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Joyce Johnson
since 2001-03-10
Posts 9912Washington State |
I liked your poem. Joyce |
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Elizabeth Santos Member Rara Avis
since 1999-11-08
Posts 9269Pennsylvania |
Loved the title, loved the poem Liz |
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Bill Charles Member Patricius
since 2000-07-11
Posts 10619highways, & byways, for now |
wayoutwalt - I glad I went looking and found this one... BC |
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Larry C
since 2001-09-10
Posts 10286United States |
WOW, Hey big guy. I don't care how long this poem is it belongs in the book. Awesome! If tears could build a stairway and memories a lane, I'd walk right up to heaven and bring you home again. |
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garysgirl
since 2002-09-29
Posts 19237Florida, USA |
Yes, it was very awesome. You got my vote, for sure...  . . Hugs, Ethel |
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Titia Geertman Member Ascendant
since 2001-05-07
Posts 5182Netherlands |
got my vote Titia |
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vandana
since 1999-10-22
Posts 10463USA |
enjoyed |
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serenity blaze Member Empyrean
since 2000-02-02
Posts 27738 |
THIS is why y'need a fan club... exactly the aspect of you I was looking for Walt! |
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nakdthoughts Member Laureate
since 2000-10-29
Posts 19200Between the Lines |
for some can see what others don’t in beauty, they had spied this is one of the most beautiful poems you have written Walt. It has charm... hugss M (and of course I love the moon and all its phases) |
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Kethry Member Rara Avis
since 2000-07-29
Posts 9082Victoria Australia |
incredible images, I'm speechless. Kethry Here in the midst of my lonely abyss, a single joy I find...your presence in my mind. Unknown |
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Dark Angel Member Patricius
since 1999-08-04
Posts 10095 |
sighh, glad I stopped by to have another read...this is truly exeptional Walty. p.s whatever didhappen to that fan club? lol. huggies Walty Maree. |
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Tammy Blessing Member
since 2002-08-26
Posts 366PA |
This is so very poignant and touching..I found myself tearing up at the end. Wondeful write here Walt. Happy to vote for it.Tammy |
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SPIRIT Senior Member
since 2002-12-29
Posts 1745California Desert |
Magnificent - happily casting my vote. |
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