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The Full Moon's Reflection

The Full Moon's Beam lit up the Earth. Revealing wars, turmoil, and hurt. He wanted peace to be restored. For what he saw He did abhor. It pained Him so to see all this. He closed His eyes and then Eclipsed. Michael Tor

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Anna Marie Kaianah

Date: 9/26/2022 12:32:00 AM

Wow! Lovely poem Michael, it flowed beautifully. ~Anna Kaianah

Michael Tor
Date: 9/30/2022 9:29:00 PM

Thank you Anna for your kind words...God bless you...

Evelyn Judy Buehler

Date: 9/24/2022 6:02:00 PM

An elegant personification poem, with a timely message. Great writing, Michael.

Michael Tor
Date: 9/24/2022 6:44:00 PM

Thank you Dear. God bless you...

Valsa George

Date: 9/23/2022 8:31:00 PM

What takes place around us is so disgusting ! It is better to close our eyes as the moon did ! You have said more than this little poem can speak out, dear Michael

Michael Tor
Date: 9/23/2022 8:42:00 PM

Thank you Valsa...

Line Gauthier

Date: 9/19/2022 8:53:00 AM

Lovely rhythm. Beautiful poem ~

Michael Tor
Date: 9/22/2022 7:30:00 PM

Thank you Line. Blessings...

Linda Alice Fowler

Date: 9/12/2022 7:39:00 AM

Cleverly written with much thought Michael! Linda

Michael Tor
Date: 9/22/2022 7:29:00 PM

Sorry for late response. thanks Linda for stopping by. God bless you...

Jennifer Proxenos

Date: 9/12/2022 7:37:00 AM

He gave us so much plus the logic to look after our planet and yet greed has taken over and and billionaires are being exposed by the score. The one that shocked me who is a billionaire is the Patriarch of the Russian orthodox church who is buddy buddy with Putin. No wonder HE closes his eyes . Excellent write Michael. Hugs and blessings - Jennifer.

Michael Tor
Date: 9/22/2022 7:31:00 PM

Thank you Jennifer sorry for late response. Have a lovely evening...

Beryl Edmonds

Date: 9/12/2022 5:32:00 AM

The man in the moon must get really upset seeing the earth in such a mess, yet still he shines his light, perhaps he’s hoping to put the world to right. A superb write Michael… Belle

Michael Tor
Date: 9/22/2022 7:27:00 PM

Yes Belle he is hoping things will get better. Sorry for late response. Didn't know you commented. Thanks for the visit Dear, hope all is well.

Bill Baker

Date: 9/11/2022 7:24:00 AM

Powerful personification poem, Michael. I feel much as the moon does. The last line summed it up perfectly. It is hard to look upon what is happening to this planet of ours. Have a blessed week my friend. Bill

Michael Tor
Date: 9/11/2022 8:23:00 AM

Thank you Bill yes many of us feel what you feel. I am sure if the moon was alive he feel it too. Thanks for stopping by my friend... Will come and see your latest writes... Be blessed my friend...

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 9/10/2022 6:42:00 PM

thanks for what you said about my dear brother Dale. Now I have read your poem. This is really cool, Michael. Please do more and more.

Michael Tor
Date: 9/11/2022 8:22:00 AM

Thank you Andrea. I am so sorry for your loss. Your poetry clearly showed how much you loved your brother Dale. Now we all can share in this affection toward him. He will not be forgotten. I will write more but sometimes it is difficult because of my intolerance to the radiation emmited from computers and wi fi. Thank you for your visit Dear God bless you...

Michelle Faulkner

Date: 9/8/2022 10:23:00 PM

Very creative, the sad imagery of the eclipse so moving~

Michael Tor
Date: 9/9/2022 5:28:00 AM

Thank you Michelle glad you liked. I appreciate your kind thoughts,,, be blessed my Dear...

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 9/8/2022 6:58:00 AM

Wow! Great work! Intriguing the history of the earth lighting up with manmade light. To see the earth light up over time where cities burn bright and of course to see the pandemic shut down those cities that “never closed.” One day the earth will be new and violence will be nonexistent. I look forward to that day. God bless!

Michael Tor
Date: 9/8/2022 7:39:00 AM

I do to Kim it will be a wonderful day for sure. Thanks for stopping by Dear. God bless you...

Lisa Ricci

Date: 9/7/2022 2:56:00 AM

Good Morning michael. This is lovely. The moon is fascinating and you have given it a different twist yet with truth. I very much enjoyed your version and intake. Thank you for sharing. Have a wonderful morning and day.

Michael Tor
Date: 9/7/2022 7:49:00 PM

Thank you Lisa for your well wishes Dear. God bless you today...

Gershon Wolf

Date: 9/6/2022 6:58:00 PM

Sounds like what I were do if I were the Moon. Love the way you personified 'Him,' Michael. Kudos, Gershon

Michael Tor
Date: 9/6/2022 9:10:00 PM

Thank you Gershon. I tried to convey in the Title dual meanings. The reflection was the Moon's opinion, and the reflection was the Moon beam also. Thank you Gershon for your encouraging words.

Panagiota Romios

Date: 9/6/2022 4:46:00 PM

A great poem, with perfect closure at the end! Amazing! Do you think the moon sees, all the beauty, too? The newborn babies. The cops out there risking their lives to keep us safe? What about the Border Patrol saving lives in the Rio Grande? Does he see poets like you who touch people! I think he sees it all. Pangie xx

Michael Tor
Date: 9/6/2022 9:12:00 PM

Great question Pangie. I agreed he sees it all. When he sees the good he shines brightly. Thank you for your keen observation Pangie...

Heidi Sands

Date: 9/6/2022 1:15:00 PM

Excellent poem Michael. Well done. :)

Michael Tor
Date: 9/6/2022 9:12:00 PM

Thank you Heidi very kind of you to say so...

Susan Ashley

Date: 9/6/2022 11:17:00 AM

Dear Michael, your very moving personification is filled with poignant truth. I just loved your last line.. so deeply heartfelt. The poor Moon, I feel his heartbreak. There is more and more pain and sadness and less and less joy and love in this world. The human race is destroying itself and every other living and natural thing on this once pristine planet. Your stirring poem though mournful is beautiful. Warmest wishes, my friend.. ~Susan

Michael Tor
Date: 9/6/2022 9:17:00 PM

Susan such an indepth comment I do appreciate from you today. Your observation of the world is one that is completely true and real, and I certainly agree with. This was no pun intended, a reflection of the world as you perfectly described. Again Susan thank you for your valued comment. Be blessed...

Victor Buhagiar

Date: 9/6/2022 7:29:00 AM

It will be a day to remember, and many will rue the days spent frivolously.

Michael Tor
Date: 9/6/2022 9:18:00 PM

Yes my friend, totally agree with you Victor. God bless you...

Harry Horsman

Date: 9/6/2022 7:23:00 AM

Maybe it's time the curtain came down on the human race, Michael. Love your poem, as usual gets my head thinking somewhat deeper than normal. Thanks for that and the poetry. long may it be so!

Michael Tor
Date: 9/6/2022 9:21:00 PM

Your welcome Harry. Yes my friend this world is out of control by design that is. I hope you are well my friend. Glad you enjoyed what I wrote. It is an honor to have you visit Harry. God bless you my friend. I will be over to read your writings...

Unseeking Seeker

Date: 9/6/2022 6:52:00 AM

Beautiful!

Michael Tor
Date: 9/6/2022 9:22:00 PM

Thank you my friend. Glad you liked it.

Janice Canerdy

Date: 9/6/2022 6:22:00 AM

Effective use of personification, Michael. The moon would indeed be saddened by what's happening down here. Janice

Michael Tor
Date: 9/6/2022 6:52:00 AM

Very true your words Janice. I appreciate how you feel and correctly so. Thanks for stopping by and god bless you...

Mystic Rose Rose

Date: 9/6/2022 5:13:00 AM

Dear Michael, thank you so much for taking time to read my poetry this morning. Every word was penned from your heart and I felt it. Your personification of the moon is very intuitively right, He the moon is amazing lights on or off, power of celestial trinkets that God made for us, for He loved us so much he gave us light, through stars and moon, Take care, and be well, soup mail

Michael Tor
Date: 9/6/2022 5:36:00 AM

Thank you Vie will read. God bless you today...

Julie Rodeheaver

Date: 9/6/2022 4:58:00 AM

Beautiful imagery. I felt like the moon was a person with feelings. I enjoyed reading this poem. :)

Michael Tor
Date: 9/6/2022 5:35:00 AM

Thank you so much Julie. Your words I appreciate so much. I hope you have a good day today. You know we are all here for you if you want to share through Soup Mail. Again thanks for your kind words...