Oh Dear Moon

Oh dear moon sitting in your quiet orb,
My brother and companion. How can you
Stay silent amidst the night sky enclosed
By beauty and exquisiteness too far 
Too reach? Are you not jealous of the stars
And their stories and fame? Do you sleep at
Day and dream of becoming a diamond
Instead of a rock surrounded by gems?
How can you even breath and simply
Say “I am fine” standing in the shadow—
Forever, of the radiant red sun?
But yet, you still glow each and every
Night, amongst the many Gods and legends
That man has accepted and admired.
Oh my dearest moon, we will leave our mark.

Submitted for Deborah Guzzi’s “Mission Impossible” contest
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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April 4, 2012 at 8:50 PM
I enjoyed and congrats on feature...Patrick
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April 3, 2012 at 8:48 AM
congrats Mike on being a featured poet this week on PS.. an amazing write to share with all with luv..
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April 2, 2012 at 9:02 AM
Congratulations on your poetry being featured this week. Love, Carol
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March 1, 2010 at 6:16 AM
congrats on the win!!
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February 20, 2010 at 6:15 PM
Hey, this is pretty good. Sorry I am seeing these so late. Luv, andrea
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February 18, 2010 at 5:15 AM
Much kudos to you, Mike, for participating in the “Mission Impossible! Blank Verse Brain Tease” Contest sponsored by: Deborah Guzzi with this wonderful poem about the moon. The moon has great power. It controls the tides of earth and influences lives. Entering this teaching contest was a challenging process. But you WON too! Congratulation! Drum Rolls!!! Yippee! I am happy for you. Lovingly, Dane Ann
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February 17, 2010 at 9:15 PM
Mike, This is a truly superb poem. I love the sound of it. I am putting it in my favourites. thank you for your kind comments to me this morning...Margaret
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February 17, 2010 at 5:28 PM
enjoyed reading, congrats on placing in the contest!!
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February 17, 2010 at 4:56 PM
Nice use of personification. Interesting slant. Congratulations on being one of the winners in Deborah's contest. Enjoy your success. Keep on writing! Karen
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February 17, 2010 at 3:48 PM
Very agreat work. Congratulations. Love, Joyce
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February 10, 2010 at 8:15 PM
Majestic is that moon! Great writing. What a difficult form, I am truly struggling with it... and thanks for your comment on my poetry
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