Did You See Me As I Saw You?

Memories come alive of childhood days gone past
When at day’s end I’d lie in bed, at last
The house was quiet on those moonlit nights
We’d gaze so amazed at the glorious sight
A gigantic ball hanging in mid night blue skies!
Like a Chinese lantern, by invisible strings hung
As noisy crickets sing their shrill song
Fireflies in the garden played hide and go seek
While little girls and boys found it hard to fall asleep
Their curious minds filled with questions so deep

I believed truly, that there was a man in the moon
Who in recline like I, would be off to bed soon
Who delayed sleep each night to hear the tired sighs
And share imagined tales of adventures in space
Bringing warm smiles to brighten a little face 
Then slowly behind a cloud, he’d peek with one sleepy eye!
When suddenly a brilliant shooting star would whiz on by
Excitement reigned for a while as sleepy eyes roamed the sky
“Man in the moon, today I ask of you-
Did you see me back then as I saw you?"
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Horne Avatar
October 6, 2014 at 3:06 PM
awww, love this magical and innocent poem, my dear friend. I also believed there was a man in the moon and we sang a song about him playing on his ladel, at school. Much love to you and Andrea. xxx
Haick Avatar
October 10, 2014 at 10:25 PM
Hi there Jack! Thanks for reading this...I also recall that song about the man in the moon!!! It went like this: 'There was a man who lived in the moon, lived in the moon, lived in the moon.... and his name was Aiken Drum! And he played upon a ladel.....' That takes me far back. Letter to follow asap. Lots of love always!
Kendrick Avatar
December 31, 2010 at 5:18 PM
Congratulations on your win..Sara
Whitlock-Ishway Avatar
December 30, 2010 at 7:49 AM
So beautiful Audrey! The imagery and feeling of this write is one of enchantment and fantasy...What a brilliant childhoon memory!!! Love it as always and CONGRATS on your well deserved win. Love Lay
Wilkins Avatar
December 30, 2010 at 7:05 AM
Well done Audrey, your poem was a well deserved win!! Congratulation! Thank you for my comment! Crystal~X~
Duffin Avatar
December 30, 2010 at 7:01 AM
Hi Audrey. Heartiest congratulations on your deserved win in the contest. By reading work such as this I hope to learn and improve. Have a peaceful 2011. Eamon
Brown Avatar
December 30, 2010 at 5:39 AM
Congratulations on your win Audrey in Crystal Wilkin's contest. Love, Carol
Roberts Avatar
December 29, 2010 at 8:44 PM
love it, congrats on your first place win
Mannan Avatar
December 29, 2010 at 7:44 PM
Beautiful memories Audrey. A well deserved win. many congratulations.
Richards Avatar
December 29, 2010 at 5:49 PM
What a lovely and touching winning poem!! Congratulations Audrey on this first place and well deserved honor!! Love, Carrie
Laan Avatar
December 29, 2010 at 3:22 PM
Audrey, these are beautiful memories, wonderful images, I love this poem:) great times and treasures in our memories forever.
La France Avatar
December 29, 2010 at 1:57 PM
Congratulations on first place with this amazing and just \\wonderful poem~~
Sweetheart Avatar
December 29, 2010 at 12:30 PM
Congrats Audrey dear friend on your brilliant first place win well deserved for a stellar poem and entry into the Childhood Memories contest ... exceptional my BFF with luv..enjoy..and a toot from us for a Happy New Year..with luv.
Smalling Avatar
September 23, 2010 at 6:40 AM
If he answers let me know ... I have some questions too, but not before I tell you how absolutely I enjoy this nostalgic write.
Wellington Avatar
September 23, 2010 at 6:39 AM
A beautiful recapture of those magical childhood days when everything about the moon and stars seem to be a greeat big fairy garden setting. Amazingly written!! Great job! Love always, Joy (Jew)
Rhinem Avatar
September 22, 2010 at 9:43 PM
Smile ~ Again, this is such "A Tenderly 'Beautiful Poem;' Filled With 'Amazingly Precious Images' Of, 'A Beautiful You!!!'" ~ "My Love & Warmth to 'You Always' &, All You Love, 'Forever,'" John! ~ Smile, "Once More, Have A Very 'Blessed & Beautiful' Tomorrow 'Dear, Beautiful Audrey Carey,' Beneath 'The Tender Eyes of Heavens Angels' Which 'Smile Upon Your Beauty' Within, 'Everlasting & Beautiful Love;'" Goodnight, "Dear Beautiful Audrey!":) ~
Rhinem Avatar
September 22, 2010 at 9:31 PM
Smile ~ I guess its that "Faith Of A Child That 'The Messiah' Spoke About When 'He' Said That, 'Unless One Has That The Faith Of A Child, In No Way Shall They Enter Into The Gates Of Heaven....'" ~ Smile, yet As Always dear, this is but my own "Belief & Faith!!!" ~ A faith wherein it so joyfully seems that, "'Your Beauty' Stands Amid Also &, What 'A Treasure' This Does Seem Unto Myself, 'Dear Beautiful Audrey!!!'" ~ ....Cont:)
Rhinem Avatar
September 22, 2010 at 9:24 PM
Smile ~ Aside from "This Beautiful Poem" being a favourite of mine dear lovely lady; one of "The Most Beautiful Poems" I have "Ever" read; I find perhaps a common thought amid "Its Splendorous Verse" in that, I too have Always seen "The Man In The Moon" but more than just a man for, "It Is 'My Father In Heaven I See!!!'" ~ And also, "It Is 'Jesus Christ' I Have 'Always' Seen Within 'The Sun!!!'" ~ ....Cont:)
Rhinem Avatar
September 22, 2010 at 9:16 PM
Smile ~ I believe that "He" did "Dear, 'Beautiful Audrey Carey'" for, I am quite certain that "He Saw 'The Beauty Inside of Your Wonderous Eyes" & smiled at the tought of "Such An Innocent & 'Beautiful Child" that one day would become, "One Of 'The Most Beautiful Ladies' Within, The Entire World; 'Deep Inside, Her Beautiful Heart & Soul!!!'" ~ "Hello Again, 'Dear Beautiful & Lovely Lady!!!'" ~ ....Cont:)
Culverhouse Avatar
September 22, 2010 at 5:18 PM
enjoyed reading...Audrey hope you are having a good night under the Jupiter sky.
Anish Avatar
September 22, 2010 at 1:37 PM
Reminds me of Tolkien's poem "he Man in the Moon came Down too soon" Well constructed work! All best Matthew Anish
Devonshire Avatar
September 22, 2010 at 8:27 AM
Hon, when the man in the moon looked down and saw you, I'm sure he smiled! This is a delightful reflection of a child's perception of the man in the moon. Like you, I used to believe there was someone living up there when I was very young. Excellent use of rhyme and images should produce a winner for you! Love, Carolyn
Neels Avatar
September 22, 2010 at 6:41 AM
Audrey, really enjoyed your concept of the man in the moon.. Wishing you all the best of the contest with this gem, love Wilma
Mehta Avatar
September 22, 2010 at 5:39 AM
A wonderful entry to the contest on the moon, Audrey
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