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For THE  Black Cat Moan By Glenn Hughes Poetry Contest OF Robert James Liguori

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The expression "black cat moan" primarily refers to a recurring theme and metaphor in early blues and folk music. It encapsulates feelings of bad luck, the blues, or a deep, lingering sense of homesickness and distress

#41 on 100 Best New Poems list as of July 28, 2026

Longing for My Home

Inspired by the Black Cat Moan song of Glenn Hughes

Like a black cat moaning,
      I long for my home,
for once I get back there,
    never again shall I roam.

My sun is going down
     down down to the ground.
Sky is illuminated
       and I sit without a sound.

I look at that sun
     and sky the crimson of
the blood of my sweet Jesus,
     yearning for His love.

I’m moaning on the inside,
     but I’m not afraid to die.
 I want to bathe in light divine.
     May I vanish into sky!

I need to slide behind yon hill
   with the sun that had me awed.
Sun, though you sustain all life,
   you shine not as bright as my God.

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Karen Jones July 26, 2026 at 6:30 PM Congratulations on your win in this contest! I tried but my poem apparently wasn’t good enough. lol Andrea Dietrich July 27, 2026 at 1:05 AM So sorry about that, Karen. It sucks to lose a contest. That's why I sponsor them more like challenges that most people are able to win. I am due to sponsor one and need to quit putting it off!

Robert James Liguori July 26, 2026 at 12:29 PM Congrats on fifth (5th). Your poem is awesome. Andrea Dietrich July 27, 2026 at 1:05 AM Thanks so much, Robert

Paige Hind July 19, 2026 at 9:36 PM moving,

Frances Schiavina July 19, 2026 at 6:05 AM Magnificently written touching poem about never ending life in the loving embrace of our Jesus. Andrea Dietrich July 19, 2026 at 1:55 PM Ahhh. Thanks so much.

Joe Maverick July 18, 2026 at 1:56 PM A goodly write on Gods great Light Andrea you are a sweet spirit here You always cheer with poems you do.!

Sara Kendrick July 18, 2026 at 4:39 AM Yes, the sun's light is nothing to compare to our seeing the light of God. I like this one. If for a contest, it reads like a good contender to me. Sara K.

Joanna Daniel July 16, 2026 at 10:07 PM Great job, the contest sounds simple, must try it...

Kim Rodrigues July 16, 2026 at 12:14 PM Nicely done!

Valsa George July 16, 2026 at 4:18 AM So beautiful- an expression of intimate thoughts, the longing for a safe haven, eternal and away from all ills and maladies of life. All the Best! Andrea Dietrich July 16, 2026 at 10:06 AM Thanks for getting my meaning

Alison A Smith nee Howarth July 15, 2026 at 7:16 PM Well expressed.

David Scott July 15, 2026 at 5:08 PM Like imigray l wrote a poem called home and poem desternasion based on what you have said on here what you say about longing l think unless your at peace in your mind and heart anywhere could be home but to be at home with ones self is a journey lovly write xxx