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A Barren Place

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There is no rain on the moon, flowing rivers, or blue seas. A drab and colorless globe, there's not so much as a breeze. There is no air to breathe there, nor green trees or flakes of snow. It's a desolate desert with zero chance; life will show. There is no diversity, rocks strewn wherever you look. A dusty, bleak, barren place that time long ago forsook. And yet, it's so beautiful, hung in an ebony sky. And as it melds with our hearts, there's no need to question why. (Quatrain) 5/2/2015

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Line Gauthier

Date: 2/27/2018 11:42:00 AM

Awesome perspective, Emile. Most interesting angles of close-up moon atmosphere. Last stanza wraps it up most beautifully.

Emile Pinet
Date: 7/7/2018 1:48:00 PM

Thanks Line, your comments are most appreciated. Emile.

Poet Destroyer A

Date: 1/26/2016 9:39:00 PM

EMILE, Congrats on your Moonish win. Luv LINDA -

Emile Pinet
Date: 1/27/2016 8:10:00 AM

Thanks Linda, your comments are most appreciated. Emile.

Dr. Upma A. Sharma

Date: 1/14/2016 4:13:00 AM

Congrats on another awesome win with this wonderful write Emile!

Emile Pinet
Date: 1/14/2016 8:42:00 AM

Thank your so much Upma, your comments are most appreciated. Emile.

Skat A

Date: 1/13/2016 10:38:00 PM

Emile, Congrats on your win............ Luv ** SKAT**

Emile Pinet
Date: 1/14/2016 8:43:00 AM

Thanks SKAT, your comments are most appreciated. Emile.

Connie Marcum Wong

Date: 6/10/2015 4:58:00 PM

I love your entry Emile, and I am so happy to see it take top honors in this contest. I am fav'ing this beauty! So glad I didn't miss reading it. Big congrats on your well deserved win Emile! Cheers, Connie

Emile Pinet
Date: 6/10/2015 6:54:00 PM

Thank you Connie, for your kind words, I bask in their glow. Emile.

Sandra Haight

Date: 6/10/2015 11:56:00 AM

What a lovely contrast of the Moon you present, Emile, of what we know about it and what we actually see that draws us in. Congratulations on your wonderful win! Sandra

Emile Pinet
Date: 6/10/2015 6:56:00 PM

Thank you so much Sandra, your comments are most welcomed and appreciated. Emile.

Judy Konos

Date: 6/10/2015 11:01:00 AM

If you were in first grade the teacher would give you a Gold Star to wear on your forehead... Simply lovely...thank you

Emile Pinet
Date: 6/10/2015 6:57:00 PM

Thank you Judy, for taking the time to give me such a encouraging review. Emile.

Skat A

Date: 6/10/2015 12:43:00 AM

thank you for taking me down to the barren place. it was a golden cold breeze / ended beautifully. Congratulations, on your win. ThanXs for supporting my MooN contest. GoodNight **SKAT**

Emile Pinet
Date: 6/10/2015 6:59:00 PM

Thanks for your kind words SKAT, it was my pleasure to participate in your contest with such talented poets. Emile.

Robert Lindley

Date: 5/3/2015 9:16:00 AM

Love this poem my friend. So smooth and positive , it just rings out true. A7, and bravoooooo!!!!

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/3/2015 11:22:00 AM

Thanks so much Robert, I appreciate both your comment and your support. Emile.

M. L. Kiser

Date: 5/3/2015 1:17:00 AM

And isn't it amazing how, despite its lack, it appears to us as very vibrant and alive with energy. I love this one.

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/3/2015 8:57:00 AM

Thanks so much, I appreciate the support. Emile.

Nandita Das

Date: 5/2/2015 9:55:00 AM

Your poem is as beautiful as the moon. The pic is so beautiful too. #7

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/2/2015 12:06:00 PM

Ah, now you made me blush, thanks Nandita. Emile.

Ilene Bauer

Date: 5/2/2015 8:35:00 AM

wonderful poem, emile! i like the description of how different the moon is on its surface as opposed to how we see it. i never really thought about it...

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/2/2015 8:38:00 AM

Thanks Ilene, I appreciate your visit. Emile.

Richard Lamoureux

Date: 5/2/2015 8:12:00 AM

Interesting thought, the further away the more beautiful it is. I know some people who fit this discription.

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/2/2015 8:38:00 AM

Thanks Richard, I appreciate your support. Emile.

Jan Allison

Date: 5/2/2015 7:47:00 AM

Oh My Emile this is an outstanding poem my friend - brilliant imagery and the final stanza is simply divine - good luck in the contest this is a winner in my eyes! Hugs Jan xx 7 xx

Emile Pinet
Date: 5/2/2015 7:52:00 AM

Thanks so much Jan, I appreciate your comments. Emile.