Dancing To the Moon

Oh man, oh stupid moron twerp,
how could you be so bigoted and intolerant?
For I too saw her every blessed night
dancing in the glade, a youthful dance,
moon rays shining through dark boughs,
as she pirouetted, unshod and skimpily dressed,
deep in the dark green forest,
where no song birds trilled.
She delighted in her freedom,
she asked no one for help,
her food was all that she could find,
from the hedges and the trees.
Wild apples, uncultivated mushrooms,
yummy blackberries, cranberries and hazelnuts,
all depending on the season.
And although emaciated, she was strong,
dancing to the moon, in a silent interlude.
Until some idiot decided she was mad,
others agreed, and in an asylum she was sent:
Only to die.  Oh stupid feathered brained man!

Copyright © | Year Posted 2020



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Date: 10/28/2020 6:23:00 PM
A great poem, Victor. Love the way you have expressed it here. My favorite lines, "And although emaciated, she was strong, dancing to the moon, in a silent interlude" :)
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Date: 10/25/2020 11:57:00 AM
Wow Victor , quite a different approach to your normal style but I like it a lot - you created a poetic masterpiece. Hugs and blessings, Jennifer.
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Date: 10/24/2020 5:14:00 PM
wow, victor, this is great story telling. It kind of reminds me of an old movie i think I saw. Taking someone innocent and putting them away. The insanity of man!
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Date: 10/22/2020 4:25:00 PM
Beautifully penned Victor. I've seen this a few times and was helpless to prevent it. Child of the universe, so carefree and free, withered in short time. Linda
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Date: 10/22/2020 2:38:00 AM
- They simply killed her ... a great writing ... but so sad, Victor - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
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Date: 10/21/2020 11:07:00 PM
Language becomes the poem to get attention, you did it very well. Hugs Eve
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Date: 10/21/2020 10:08:00 PM
Being happy counts for so much more than making perfect sense to someone else. A wonderful poem. I love the title.
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Date: 10/21/2020 5:01:00 PM
Your writing is like a magnet, Victor. Once I start reading, I can't stop. A sad ending. :( I guess majority rules.
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Date: 10/21/2020 1:01:00 PM
i was so taken by this compelling piece that i thought the ending would be a happy one... one big twist, victor!... huggs
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Date: 10/21/2020 7:18:00 AM
WoW! Victor, What a well written story. You are a good story teller. Was the she mad? Maybe they didn’t understand her and came to conclusion she was mad. Excellent job my friend. Have a wonderful day:-) Alexis
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Date: 10/21/2020 6:25:00 AM
A wonderful poem, Victor, with a sad haunting ending..
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Date: 10/21/2020 5:43:00 AM
Damn, thats an interesting and unique way of doing this.. Really, really clever and you have a very good control of English... Important message in your poem my friend. You are a very important part of this community, never forget that..
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Date: 10/21/2020 5:41:00 AM
Your creative pen shines again. You held my attention from start to finish with this wonderful story. Well done, as always, Victor.
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Date: 10/21/2020 4:24:00 AM
Sadly that was common years ago, every slight mental illness it was the asylum. Tom
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Date: 10/21/2020 4:24:00 AM
A delightful poem with a sad ending and great emotion. Why couldn’t they leave her alone!
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Date: 10/21/2020 4:17:00 AM
Powerful write... so painful and true... those who thought her mad may be termed mad themselves by our Creator and giver of life... God bless you dear friend. A excellent write
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