Open Poetry #49 |
The man with the moon in his eyes. |
whitbypoet1 Junior Member
since 2014-09-02
Posts 40 |
So wearily laden the night’s starry skies As below sat the man with the moon in his eyes, And his golden tinged face stood out framed in the shade As he gazed overhead at the things he had made, While the evening was still like a dream statuette That had bowed down its head as the sun slowly set, And its shadows caressed every mood of a night That had no need of time, and had no need of light. And the man with the moon in his eyes whispered low As the cloud wisps crept by dressed in their lunar glow, For he could see oh so much more than he felt He saw dreams that could laugh, and a moon that could melt, And the dream statuette looked down into his face While clouds criss-crossed a moon of soft grey woven lace, And the evening grew still like a peace painted Prayer As the man with the moon in his eyes rested there. Then more clouds crossed the moon and it whispered good night To the man who was left in the depths of his night, And he got to his feet and stretched up to the sky Then he walked down the hill as he called out goodbye, As the shade knitted round him the dreams he had sought Not a one could be caught, nor a one even bought, He put a hand in his pocket and brought out a star That his eyes had picked up as they wandered afar. Then the man from the shadows wept silver soft rain The man with the moon in his eyes once again… |
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latearrival Member Ascendant
since 2003-03-21
Posts 5499Florida |
mystery poet,I have been reading your posts with wonder of this new addition poet to the walls of blue. You have impressed me with your words Enjoyed this one also. Jo Perry |
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ThisDiamond Member Rara Avis
since 2002-02-22
Posts 9353Michigan, USA |
Liked this... fluid thought, whimsy and layered messages intertwined. The feel of a summer night, with crickets chirping in the background. |
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tracie66 Member Elite
since 2000-01-18
Posts 4713Australia |
wow! I love moony poems and this one didn't disappoint at all. Thanks for sharing! Love is the life of the soul... |
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JamesMichael Member Empyrean
since 1999-11-16
Posts 33336Kapolei, Hawaii, USA |
nice....james |
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katahdin Senior Member
since 2010-07-01
Posts 1196ME. In the Shadow of the Mt. |
Nicely done, enjoyed! Kat >^..^< |
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Rex Allen McCoy Member Elite
since 2000-01-30
Posts 2863Sippin a Timmy's in London |
nicely written Keith... good rhyme and meter as well |
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