Moon Motet

Moon faces Keeper,
How long must you leave me here,
forlorn in earth's sea?







for Haiku contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Dietrich Avatar
January 29, 2010 at 7:33 PM
This paints quite an image of the moon's forlorness, Robert, something I like to write about too from time to time. I really enjoyed this one. Luv, Andrea ps. I told connie about you. She is on this site now too and I hope you will read her poems, connie marcum wong!
Meade Stephenson Avatar
January 4, 2010 at 5:41 PM
Congrats Robert!! Great vivid imagery captured...I can see it in my mind! Wonderful haiku! Thanks so much for sharing and for always taking the time to read my writes. Many thanks too for your kind comments and words of encouragement. All is truly appreciated! have a blessed evening~Mary p.s. you have soup mail
Smith-Johnsen Avatar
December 19, 2009 at 2:39 AM
Congratulations Robert, on your success in Raul’s Reflections contest. You are a winner "everywhere"! Keep up the great work. Lovingly, Dane Ann
Richter Avatar
December 14, 2009 at 6:50 PM
I like this alot I love haiku and the moon nice!!
Nutter Avatar
December 11, 2009 at 2:46 AM
Nice haiku congratulations on having in featured on the hot list.
Mckenzie Avatar
December 9, 2009 at 7:10 PM
Wow what a unique strong Haiku! Laura :)
Mills Avatar
December 8, 2009 at 1:23 AM
cream of the crop good! And thanks! Susan J. Mills
Haick Avatar
December 7, 2009 at 5:20 AM
A lovely Haiku! Great imagery! Congratulations on your win in Raul's "Reflections" Contest! Peace and love, Audrey
George   Avatar
December 3, 2009 at 2:15 PM
BEAUTIFUL,Robert. Congratulations on your win in Raul's contest. Love, Lainie
K. Avatar
December 2, 2009 at 7:38 PM
I really liked how you approached your haiku in question form, very unique and it did make me wonder as well--how long, indeed? Congratulations on your win, Robert :) & thanks for the wonderful greetings on my haiku :) Enjoy your day!
Haick Avatar
December 2, 2009 at 1:50 PM
Congratulations, Robert! This is exactly what the picture depicted! Peace and love, Audrey
Thomas Avatar
December 2, 2009 at 1:49 PM
I love this interesting take on Raul's photo. Congratulations on your win, and thank you so much for your kind comments! ~Juliane
Gorelick Avatar
December 2, 2009 at 12:00 PM
This is so different. congrats on your win in the contest. Well done. BG
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December 2, 2009 at 9:57 AM
Robert, I just wanted to drop by and add congratulations on your win in Raul's contest to my other comment. Enjoy your honor. Keep on writing! Karen
Strand Avatar
December 2, 2009 at 7:53 AM
Congrats on your success in Raul's contest Robert.Rgds Brian
Sweetheart Avatar
December 2, 2009 at 5:07 AM
Congrats, Robert, on your winning poem in Raul's contest.. well deserved win.. blessings... luv.. Linda-Marie "Sweetie"
Brown Avatar
December 2, 2009 at 3:22 AM
Congratulations on your win Robert. Love, Carol
Moreno Avatar
December 2, 2009 at 2:48 AM
Robert, congratulations on your success in my contest...Raul
Esquire Avatar
December 1, 2009 at 5:22 PM
Dear Robert, I'm glad YOU finally decided to try a Haiku and a Superb Haiku it is Good Luck in Raul's Contest I see winner in YOUR future YOUR POETIC Friend...HG
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December 1, 2009 at 4:18 PM
Interesting perspective on the topic. Nice use of personification. Good luck in the contest. Best wishes with your writing. Karen
Pickett Avatar
December 1, 2009 at 3:52 AM
I can see the reflection now, Good job....RdP
Sweetheart Avatar
November 30, 2009 at 3:50 PM
Robert.. what a beautiful entry and haiku for the contest.. just beautiful emotion from the moon.. wonderful parlay of words moon to God... luv it .. favorite tonight... thankxxx for your warm and always inspiring comments on my poetry... blessings.... luv.. Linda-Marie "Sweetie"
Culverhouse Avatar
November 29, 2009 at 6:28 PM
enjoyed reading today, good luck in the contest.
Bono Avatar
November 29, 2009 at 4:03 PM
You have soup mail.
Golden Avatar
November 29, 2009 at 12:52 PM
Lovely haiku, Robert. Best of luck in the contest! Hugs, Donna
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