Such a Long Time Ago

Such a Long Time Ago Not only has my bright moon been blue But I am also and through and through. Have you seen a bright happy moon before? Shining up and down some silent shore And very dark as it does seem to sleep Over a wavy ocean while wide and deep. What really is it which will delight you so? Perhaps perfect party thrown and can show How deeply moving moon did love and enjoy Could be like a giggling girl or a little boy. Around gigantic moon was a glowing ring It often reminded me of a certain thing I once had lost meaning so much to me Dearly departed sailor sailing out to sea. Desperately on moon did see father's face And over all of the years time and space Father's face forgotten never would be Had returned to heaven and soul set free. In heaven, oh how I long to be there And much sin and sadness have to bare About some sailor not returning home again Such a long time ago it really has been. James Thomas Horn Retired Veteran and Poet Have you seen a bright happy moon before?