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Back of the Moon

In a dark night sky, you take your place. We can see your reflection in the influenced tide. Why is it you show only one face? Half of you we see, the other half you hide. We can see your reflection in the influenced tide. Moon, you have a side hidden away from view. Half of you we see, the other half you hide. Shrouded in darkness, it is the side we call “new”. Moon, you have a side hidden away from view. What is on the side we cannot see? Shrouded in darkness, it is the side we call “new”. To the earthbound, it is a mystery. What is on the side we cannot see? We gaze at varying crescents of you in many ways. To the earthbound, it is a mystery. Your full bright sphere we see once in thirty days. We gaze at varying crescents of you in many ways. Each passing hour changes your position. Your full bright sphere we see once in thirty days. Tales are woven from myth and superstition. Each passing hour changes your position. Moon, your origin is something nobody knows. Tales are woven from myth and superstition. You are the brightest until the sun shows. Moon, your origin is something nobody knows. Why is it you show only one face? You are the brightest until the sun shows. In a dark night sky, you take your place.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2011




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Date: 3/21/2011 10:18:00 AM
A heartfelt congratulations to you Robert for your win in Paula's contest "Back To Back". Love, Carol
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Date: 3/21/2011 7:45:00 AM
A wonderful write, I enjoyed the read. Congratulations on placing second. Caryl
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Date: 3/20/2011 12:15:00 PM
An excellent write Robert!Congrats on your win!---kashinath
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Date: 3/19/2011 9:56:00 AM
Congrats on your win......George
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Date: 3/19/2011 1:39:00 AM
Congrats on the win, this is an excellent piece of work, and a well deserved win. Best wishes Em :)
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Date: 3/19/2011 12:23:00 AM
Excellent Pantoum Robert, brilliant theme, congrats to you for this winner. Harry
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Date: 3/18/2011 8:19:00 PM
Many warm congrats for this win dear Robert.
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Date: 3/18/2011 3:39:00 PM
Congrats Robert on your wonderful win in Paula's Pantoum contest .. a vibrant write luv.. enjoy...
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Date: 3/18/2011 1:26:00 PM
Robert! Get this copyrighted! :) My daughter and I just read it and she wants to send it to her science teacher in elementary school who taught her about stargazing. Absolutely beautiful poem. Addin to my favs right now! A fan of the new moon and shooting starz, Gwendolen
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Date: 3/18/2011 1:25:00 PM
Congrats on your 2nd place win, Robert! This poem is such a creative work of art. I sooo enjoyed it, as I have many of your other writings. Ellen
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Date: 3/18/2011 12:41:00 PM
Somehow I missed this beauty!! So glad to see it now....a glimpse of the other side of the moon...love it!!
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Date: 3/18/2011 11:13:00 AM
An awesome job my man Robert, great to see you at the top. Congratulations on your worthy second place victory. Enjoy! Agape, Moses
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Date: 3/4/2011 7:24:00 AM
Enjoyed reading your work this morning..The moon is so beautiful at times and at times hidden by the clouds...I am glad that I chose this one to read this morn..Sara
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Date: 3/4/2011 5:04:00 AM
Excellent Robert and the Moon is always mesmerizing to us all.. lovely expressions luv..good luck in the contest...
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Date: 3/4/2011 12:55:00 AM
Robert this is super cool. A lovely take on this contest.
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Date: 3/3/2011 11:06:00 PM
well done, this is a form that I find impossible to do, you did a fine job
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Date: 3/3/2011 10:54:00 PM
Excellent write here Robert!Love it-kashinath
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Date: 3/3/2011 9:15:00 PM
Your poem reminds me of Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon" album, Robert. I would like to know what's on the other side too. Very interesting and thought-provoking write. Love, Carolyn
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