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Talking To the Moon

Looking at the stars last night, I felt you close and near. I wondered why, you left and why you left me here? The stars above didn't answer me. Turn to the moon. "Please help me please." The Moon asked,"Why are you sad, young man?" "Not in the stars, not in the plans." The moon was saddened when he heard me sigh. He shined and saw deep inside. " It was you who held the key, to unlock those chains, to set you free" Thanks to the moon my Chains are broken, cause I realized the words he'd spoken... Michael Tor

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Kim Rodrigues

Date: 10/3/2022 5:29:00 PM

… The moon was saddened when he heard me sigh. Perhaps life all around us is saddened along with us…

Akkina Downing

Date: 11/7/2020 9:11:00 PM

I really enjoyed this one. Made me remembered my childhood memories talking with the moon and stars... Beautiful!

Michael Tor
Date: 11/15/2020 5:14:00 PM

Thank you Akkina.

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 10/8/2020 6:36:00 AM

Sometimes saying the words out loud changes our perspective. Nice penning! Linda

Michael Tor
Date: 10/8/2020 10:24:00 PM

Thank you Linda. I absolutely agree. Have a nice day and thank you again for your comment.

Kathy Anderson

Date: 10/7/2020 10:14:00 AM

Life is like this, why not have a chat with the moon about it, it won't ever tell you not to believe in yourself. Nice write!

Michael Tor
Date: 10/7/2020 9:53:00 PM

Thanks Kathy. I appreciate your thoughtful comment. Be safe...

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 9/23/2020 11:12:00 AM

I really love this poem, i love it's directness, it's creativity, it's message and the enjoyment I got from reading it. You write beautifully Michael, thank-you. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.

Michael Tor
Date: 9/26/2020 6:25:00 PM

Thank you Jennifer for your kind words. Have a lovely day my Dear...

Paghunda Zahid

Date: 9/13/2020 10:22:00 AM

Nicely penned

Michael Tor
Date: 9/14/2020 4:44:00 PM

Thank you Paghunda.

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 9/6/2020 4:22:00 AM

The moon answered you well Michael - you are young and you do hold the key to your heart, and if someone that is thinking of breaking up with you, don,t stress, a young handsome, talented poet, will one day find the girl of his dreams. Great write Michael. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer. Blessings and hugs, Jennifer

Michael Tor
Date: 9/10/2020 7:00:00 PM

Thank you Jennifer for your kind words...

Elaine George

Date: 9/3/2020 6:14:00 AM

I too see the moon as masculine, Michael. This poem has a very deep meaningful life lesson contained with in. Thank you for sharing. ~ Elaine

Michael Tor
Date: 9/4/2020 4:43:00 AM

Hi Elaine. Thanks for the visit. Hope you are well my Dear...

Paul Callus

Date: 9/1/2020 10:44:00 AM

Hi Michael...I see that you address the moon as a 'he'; same applies in our Maltese culture. Many countries refer to it as a 'she'. I like the message you convey in the closing lines....we often hold the key to our problems. ~ Regards // paul

Michael Tor
Date: 9/1/2020 4:44:00 PM

Yes Paul I sense the moon to be masculine. Your right on, on your observation of this piece. Thank you for stopping by my friend. God bless you...

Silent One

Date: 8/26/2020 9:08:00 AM

How bizarre!!! I wrote a poem about how the moon only understands, a bit different to this one, but same context, kinda... the moon always understands and is always there in dark times.... we all make mistakes my friend.. some live with us forever.... nice poem and nice to see a none political one lol

Michael Tor
Date: 8/26/2020 5:54:00 PM

It is ironic we wrote with the moon being involved. Great minds think alike. Just kidding...

Michael Tor
Date: 8/26/2020 1:58:00 PM

lol You like the non political. Thats funny Silent One I get to passionate sometimes with all thats going on in the world. Thank you for your support. Stay well my friend...

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 8/25/2020 9:55:00 PM

It is so nice to see a "poem" because I think you write so much in prose, I do not get to see this poetic touch as much as I'd like to. I really like the poignancy you show here and the ending is just spot on, Michael!

Michael Tor
Date: 8/26/2020 2:04:00 PM

Thank you Dear Andrea. Your words mean so much to me. I truly admire your knowledge of poetry and am so impressed with your writing abilities. I so much appreciate your kind words. You are such a decent human being. God bless you. Luv Michael

Kelli White

Date: 8/25/2020 6:20:00 PM

Very beautiful Michael the moon has a way of of shining through to the soul :}kelli

Michael Tor
Date: 8/25/2020 7:23:00 PM

So true Kelli The moons light help me see that sometimes we are our worst enemies. We hang on to a lost love that is never coming back and it hurts to hold on to that love, so we must let go, and in this case letting go was taking the key and opening the lock that held the chain which metaphorically was not letting go of the love for this girl by unchaining my pain, I was able to not have that pain inside because I chose to let it go. Thanks for stopping by Kelli...

Tammy Ol

Date: 8/24/2020 11:10:00 PM

Hi Michael! Thank you for vtaking the time to comment on my poem :) and for mentioning yours to me. I just read it, and enjoyed it very much. What an interesting coincidence!

Michael Tor
Date: 8/25/2020 4:18:00 AM

It was Tammy GOD WORKS in mysterious ways to help one another. Be blessed...

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 8/24/2020 7:40:00 PM

That ending line is ever so true, I see a spark of optimism in that line and I know that you realize you do "hold the key".

Michael Tor
Date: 8/25/2020 4:20:00 AM

Caren your absolutely right hon. God bless you.