A Barren Place

There is no rain on the moon, flowing rivers, or blue seas. A drab and colorless globe, without as 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; just rocks wherever you look. A dusty, bleak, barren place, that time long ago forsook. Yet, it looks so beautiful; hung in an ebony sky. And when it captures our hearts, there’s no need to question why.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Gauthier Avatar
February 27, 2018 at 11:42 AM
Awesome perspective, Emile. Most interesting angles of close-up moon atmosphere. Last stanza wraps it up most beautifully.
Pinet Avatar
July 7, 2018 at 1:48 PM
Thanks Line, your comments are most appreciated. Emile.
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January 26, 2016 at 9:39 PM
EMILE, Congrats on your Moonish win. Luv LINDA -
Pinet Avatar
January 27, 2016 at 8:10 AM
Thanks Linda, your comments are most appreciated. Emile.
A. Sharma Avatar
January 14, 2016 at 4:13 AM
Congrats on another awesome win with this wonderful write Emile!
Pinet Avatar
January 14, 2016 at 8:42 AM
Thank your so much Upma, your comments are most appreciated. Emile.
A  Avatar
January 13, 2016 at 10:38 PM
Emile, Congrats on your win............ Luv ** SKAT**
Pinet Avatar
January 14, 2016 at 8:43 AM
Thanks SKAT, your comments are most appreciated. Emile.
Marcum Wong Avatar
June 10, 2015 at 4:58 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
Pinet Avatar
June 10, 2015 at 6:54 PM
Thank you Connie, for your kind words, I bask in their glow. Emile.
Haight Avatar
June 10, 2015 at 11:56 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
Pinet Avatar
June 10, 2015 at 6:56 PM
Thank you so much Sandra, your comments are most welcomed and appreciated. Emile.
Konos Avatar
June 10, 2015 at 11:01 AM
If you were in first grade the teacher would give you a Gold Star to wear on your forehead... Simply lovely...thank you
Pinet Avatar
June 10, 2015 at 6:57 PM
Thank you Judy, for taking the time to give me such a encouraging review. Emile.
A  Avatar
June 10, 2015 at 12:43 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**
Pinet Avatar
June 10, 2015 at 6:59 PM
Thanks for your kind words SKAT, it was my pleasure to participate in your contest with such talented poets. Emile.
Lindley Avatar
May 3, 2015 at 9:16 AM
Love this poem my friend. So smooth and positive , it just rings out true. A7, and bravoooooo!!!!
Pinet Avatar
May 3, 2015 at 11:22 AM
Thanks so much Robert, I appreciate both your comment and your support. Emile.
Kiser Avatar
May 3, 2015 at 1:17 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.
Pinet Avatar
May 3, 2015 at 8:57 AM
Thanks so much, I appreciate the support. Emile.
Das Avatar
May 2, 2015 at 9:55 AM
Your poem is as beautiful as the moon. The pic is so beautiful too. #7
Pinet Avatar
May 2, 2015 at 12:06 PM
Ah, now you made me blush, thanks Nandita. Emile.
Bauer Avatar
May 2, 2015 at 8:35 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...
Pinet Avatar
May 2, 2015 at 8:38 AM
Thanks Ilene, I appreciate your visit. Emile.
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May 2, 2015 at 8:12 AM
Interesting thought, the further away the more beautiful it is. I know some people who fit this discription.
Pinet Avatar
May 2, 2015 at 8:38 AM
Thanks Richard, I appreciate your support. Emile.
Allison Avatar
May 2, 2015 at 7:47 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
Pinet Avatar
May 2, 2015 at 7:52 AM
Thanks so much Jan, I appreciate your comments. Emile.
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