Chris Green Poet Free verse

Moon Thoughts

Moon thoughts

Sitting out in the backyard
far from the glow of the city
in one of two lawn chairs
positioned facing east,
I gaze upon the rising moon,
watching in silence as it climbs
above a slowly fading horizon

And I think to myself…
is it lonely, this bright shining orb
sitting there all by itself
in the vast turquoise heavens
Is it hoping for a beautiful star
to join it on a warm
springtime evening like this

When I see it appear, 
the first star, a glistening gemstone,
dazzling in illumined brilliance
just to its right and I wonder
as I look to the empty chair
just to my right, is the moon perhaps
thinking the same thing about me 

Good night Soupers
Have a great weekend
See you again on Monday

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Charmaine Chircop May 8, 2017 at 5:41 AM We are never really alone Chris...So if the moon was thinking that about you...Its thinking wrong. .Having said that though..I dont mind being alone with the moon...and nobody else..mind you.Lovely beautiful poem Chris..I feel a tint of loniliness in this..and a yearning to have somebody near maybe..to share the moon with you. ...You transmit amazing feelings through words. Chris Green May 8, 2017 at 8:34 AM Thank you so very much my sweet friend. Yes, just a bit of loneliness but staring up at the universe that is so vast, it is easy to be taken away by how small we are in the grand scheme of things. I appreciate you leaving such nice thoughts for me.

White Wolf May 7, 2017 at 9:17 PM I believe the moon is a dreamer just like us! I love this write, Chris! I hope you had a fantastic weekend too! All the best! Chris Green May 8, 2017 at 8:33 AM I believe you are right my friend. Thanks so much Rick.

Maria Williams May 7, 2017 at 10:36 AM Wow! Chris, you have great appreciation for the wonders of nature and a remarkable talent for expressing it. A 7 for sure - Have a good weekend ...Maria Chris Green May 8, 2017 at 8:33 AM Thank you so very much Maria for always being so nice to me. I appreciate your kindness.

Eileen Manassian May 6, 2017 at 3:27 PM Loved this piece, Chris. A celestial conversation warms the heart. :) Chris Green May 8, 2017 at 8:32 AM Thank you so very much Eileen for your kind comments.

Emile Pinet May 6, 2017 at 2:22 PM We enter a world composed of reality defused with imagination, where the moon is a metaphor for loneliness and an empty chair is reality's answer. Beautifully executed. Emile. #7 Chris Green May 8, 2017 at 8:32 AM Thanks so much Emile for your nice thoughts. I am pleased you enjoyed this one.

Nette Onclaud May 6, 2017 at 12:04 PM as a moon-gazer, this truly enthralls, chris... love your smooth, dazzling work..huggs Chris Green May 8, 2017 at 8:31 AM Thank you so very much Nette for your nice comment

Andrea Dietrich May 6, 2017 at 11:56 AM Gorgeous, Chris. Leaving us pining for the moon!! Chris Green May 8, 2017 at 8:31 AM Thanks so very much Andrea.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart May 6, 2017 at 8:14 AM Lovely pen my friend. xomo Chris Green May 8, 2017 at 8:30 AM Thanks so very much Maureen

Lisa Ricci May 6, 2017 at 6:24 AM Morning Chris. I know you're away from the computer so you won't see this until Monday Morning. However, words would stand true now or then. Have the chairs face North to find the North Star for that star is the center and home to always guide. The moon isn't lonely because she is far busy guiding and granting the light of love and its passion. The chair may appear empty at first glance but the moon won't let it be. This is beyond beautiful with such emotion that fills. Exceptional work. Chris Green May 8, 2017 at 8:30 AM Perhaps I will try that, facing north. Honestly facing north is where my heart usually goes. Thank you so very much my friend for always leaving such wonderful gifts for me to find on my poetry.

Vera Duggan May 5, 2017 at 11:59 PM Hi Chris, like ilene I also love the moon and I love the write you have written here, I often look up at it and think to myself how many other people are doing the same thing looking at the same moon, it is so amazing, thank you for sharing this delightful little verse and take care.........Vera Chris Green May 8, 2017 at 8:29 AM Thank you so very much Vera for your kind words. I appreciate you stopping by to read.

Ilene Bauer May 5, 2017 at 8:28 PM i love this, chris! i'm crazy about the moon and love to gaze at it but never thought about it looking back at me. such a delightful twist and so beautifully phrased! have a great weekend yourself... Chris Green May 8, 2017 at 8:28 AM Thanks so very much Ilene. I too and enthralled by the moon and often wonder what it must be thinking.

Lenna Walker May 5, 2017 at 8:05 PM Moon Dreaming ... I have found myself doing this after my bonfire starts dying down. Here I picture that first star shine, the air has cooled, the moon is big, creating the "vast turquoise Heavens" instead of dark sky. Very nice Chris :) Have a GREAT weekend my friend !! Chris Green May 8, 2017 at 8:28 AM Thank you so very much Lenna for your kind thoughts today. I am happy you could find a bit of yourself in my poem.

Sunlite Wanter May 5, 2017 at 6:59 PM I really enjoyed this, Chris. Reminds me of the nights I (and the mosquitoes) sit out on the deck. I saw an albino raccoon once, with pink eyes. Sweet Dreams and Happy Weekend. Chris Green May 8, 2017 at 8:27 AM Yep, I know all about those mosquitoes. :) Thanks so much my friend. I am happy you enjoyed this one.