Goddess of the Night

Where Luna treads are silver threads, the wisps of clouds that slide
through sky of night, and shining white, they part so she might glide
serenely through dark twilight’s blue with slow and regal grace.
And to our world, with aspect pearled, she turns a beaming face.

She casts her glow on those below who love her mystery. . .
who reverence her as with allure, she dances on the sea.
The lovers sigh as by and by, the night fades into day.
And in their dreams she softly gleams before she slips away.


For Caren Krutsinger's  'A Contest About a Goddess or God - Not THE God' Poetry Contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Chunn Avatar
February 25, 2023 at 3:58 PM
I just saw this as an example in Joseph May's contest and was taken with your rhyme and meter. Beautiful poem that flows freely. On my fave list.
Edmonds  Avatar
February 19, 2023 at 8:39 PM
Love this Andrea it’s so beautiful and romantic, smooth and swift. A fave - what a gift… Belle
Watt Avatar
October 5, 2020 at 4:27 PM
This is a true delight, Andrea. Love your internal rhymes and perfect rhythm, reading the second stanza reminds me of date nights with my wife watching moonrises over the bay. Congratulations on your first place win with Caren, definitely a FAV for me!
Mishra Avatar
July 28, 2020 at 10:56 AM
This is another one of your outstanding gems Andrea. A tender muse with powerful emotions. Congratulations on your win. Blessings and love :)
Chiri Avatar
July 25, 2020 at 5:10 PM
Andrea beautiful win!;)
Kelii Kekaula Avatar
July 25, 2020 at 3:32 PM
Harmoniously fulfilling, Andrea, I love this--FAVE--assuredly, and my compliments for your win -- Aloha~@William
Mcgee Avatar
July 25, 2020 at 2:28 PM
A lovey write on Luna...it is just delightful. Congrats on your top placement.
Delaney Avatar
July 25, 2020 at 12:46 PM
Congratulations Andrea....on your top placing. This is a beautiful flowing piece. Luv, SuZ
Kauffman Avatar
July 25, 2020 at 11:08 AM
Ohhh... Andrea, I love the flowing meter - a moonlight sonata of images! Congratulations on your first place win!
Watson Avatar
February 17, 2019 at 5:32 PM
I really enjoyed the smooth flow and beautiful content of this poem,Andrea. Congratulations on your success in this lap.
Gauthier Avatar
February 16, 2019 at 11:07 PM
Beautiful, Andrea. Congrats on your top win.
Haight Avatar
February 16, 2019 at 4:11 PM
Beautifully painted with your lovely, well-chosen words, Andrea. Congratulations on your fine placement in this marathon contest! Hugs, Sandra
Cornish Avatar
February 16, 2019 at 3:27 PM
Andrea, the way you have weaved these thoughts with hymn meter makes it feel so lyrical and would be so easy to put to melody...not that it need be, it creates its own.
Toney Avatar
February 16, 2019 at 12:50 PM
Andrea, this is a lovely poem. Your word choice is exquisite. Congratulations on your win on Mile 18 of my 2019 Poetry Marathon Contest! Thank you so much for supporting my contests. By continuing to place in the contests you are accumulating points toward the final. ~Mark
Gauthier Avatar
April 15, 2018 at 5:30 PM
Very melodious. A most pleasant read, Andrea.
Haight Avatar
October 15, 2017 at 5:04 PM
A beautiful tribute to our Luna Goddess Andrea. Congrats on your podium placement on this short list of winners! Hugs, Sandra
Ashley Avatar
October 13, 2017 at 1:25 PM
Such a beautiful and lyrical poem Andrea. Congratulations on your win with this heavenly write.
Krampe Avatar
October 13, 2017 at 8:45 AM
I love this, Andrea. It flows beautifully, and the meter gives the poem a song like quality. Congrats on your win.
Barden Avatar
October 13, 2017 at 5:22 AM
Beautiful piece, Andrea - congratulations! :-) <3
White Avatar
October 13, 2017 at 4:07 AM
Congratulations Andrea, it's well deserved.
Carmack Avatar
October 12, 2017 at 11:53 PM
Congrats on your win in Thvia's contest.
Sinha-Roy Avatar
October 12, 2017 at 9:58 PM
Congratulations, Andrea on your grand win.
Shetley Avatar
October 12, 2017 at 9:43 PM
Wonderful poem Andrea! Thank you for entering it into my contest and congratulations on your placement. Another one going into my favorites!
Yvonne Avatar
November 7, 2014 at 8:38 AM
Once again stunning.
Cavanaugh Avatar
September 1, 2013 at 3:46 PM
Wow, what a beautiful poem. The personification of the moon is exquisite. You have a keen mastery of words. Excellent poem.
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