On Learning About When Moon Is Seen By Day - Edited

One day (I don’t remember when), but I
could see the moon quite clearly in the sky.
It made me feel like things had gone awry!
Silly thought, I had one – could moon then be the sun?
Was sun now on the run – no, sun had well begun.
I wish I could recall the time of day
when old man moon seemed so well on display
or if the sky were bright or a bit gray.
The facts gave me a feast - this much I found at least:
well after new moon's ceased – the sun sets in the east.
The sun and sky give proof we can't deny
and show when moon is seen by anyone.
In daylight, one should not the moon survey.
If it is full, then we have all been fleeced.
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Kauffman Avatar
July 11, 2023 at 10:13 AM
Such delightful musings Andrea! Love the last line - very creative! Congratulations on the honor of POTD for this delightful poem. Blessings!
M  Avatar
July 4, 2023 at 5:44 AM
Congratulations Andrea on POTD …..Debx
George Avatar
July 4, 2023 at 5:01 AM
I was wondering what one could write about moon seen in day. But you have shown how one can write a beautiful poem on the topic. Well done.... Andrea. Congratulations on your POTD
Toney Avatar
July 3, 2023 at 5:43 AM
Andrea, your poems about the moon are always delightful. A belated congratulations on Poem of the Day!
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July 3, 2023 at 1:07 AM
Andrea, congratulations on receiving the award for poem of the day. I’ve often seen the moon in daylight and wondered why, now I know the reason we sometimes see sun and moon in the sky… Belle
Meadows Avatar
July 3, 2023 at 12:29 AM
Congratulations on your POTD. Well done.
Tor Avatar
July 2, 2023 at 9:24 PM
Such a wonderful Poem on the Moon Andrea. Congratulations on receiving such a high Honor of POTD...
Nicole Avatar
July 2, 2023 at 8:13 PM
Dear Andrea, "the Moon actually shines bright enough that you can see it in the day, as long as it's in the right part of the sky." Stars are even there, but it's hard to see them during the day, because the sun is shining so bright. I find that so fascinating. Your thoughts are beautiful in every way. Congratulations my dear friend, on Poem of the Day. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy
Ray Choudhury Avatar
July 2, 2023 at 5:20 PM
Congratulations on your POTD, Andrea! I had this experience too, it almost feels uncanny...but your portrayal of the experience is vivid and fascinating! Enjoy the honour, My Dear Friend!
Goyal Avatar
July 2, 2023 at 5:02 PM
Congrats on the POTD Andrea, I like the nature and playfulness of your poem, great work
Fisher Avatar
July 2, 2023 at 1:58 PM
Congrats on POTD. What a fun moon poem to follow. The moon rarely disappoints for a poet!
Anaya Avatar
July 2, 2023 at 1:32 PM
Nice, Andrea. Several of the rhyme words used, I think are considered feminine because the accent is not on the last syllable? Correct me if I'm wrong. Congratulations on POTD!
Roper Avatar
July 2, 2023 at 12:53 PM
Well done. When I have my grandson that is 4 will ask me, " Where is the moon?" or "Where is the sun, grandma." when it's going down the horizon. Congratulations on POTD
Slaughter Avatar
July 2, 2023 at 10:46 AM
I've never had such an experience, but I would love to. Congrats on POTD, Andrea.
May Avatar
July 2, 2023 at 9:44 AM
Even in the day the moon comes out to play!, Congrats on POTD Andrea
Baker Avatar
July 2, 2023 at 9:18 AM
Congratulations on your POTD, Andrea. I saw the moon and sun both on friday or yesterday. Quite interesting ... good topic for a poem. Have a great day! Bill
Cunningham Avatar
July 2, 2023 at 9:16 AM
Congratulations Andrea on the honour of POTD. Hope you're keeping well. Tom
Lindley Avatar
July 2, 2023 at 8:33 AM
Congratulations on the award of POTD! I think that in my 69 years I seen the moon at day a few times. Never gave it much thought, as I was far too busy making a living. God bless..
Goldsmith Avatar
July 2, 2023 at 8:21 AM
CONGRATULATIONS for your POTD win. A lovely write/story. I love to see the full moon and the moon of colors like red/pink. Have a blessed day.........................
Lawrence Avatar
July 2, 2023 at 8:14 AM
Andrea, I have seen both before at once and it is a wondrous thing. It almost feels like being in two places at the same time ! Love your recollections and poem. Congratulations on POTD ! Hugs dear friend xx Susan :)
Rodrigues Avatar
July 2, 2023 at 7:57 AM
A silly thought I had – was moon really the sun? … or we’ve been fleeced! Congratulations on POTD, dear Andrea!
Daniel Avatar
July 2, 2023 at 7:52 AM
I have seen the crescent moon at daytime and it fascinates me, Andrea:) congratulations on POTD:) p.s: soupmail
Turner Avatar
July 2, 2023 at 7:42 AM
Congratulations on POTD, Andrea:)
Buhagiar Avatar
July 2, 2023 at 7:24 AM
For me, Sunday is a holy day and I read poems late in the afternoon. I will probably see this poem among those poems which are my favorites. Be as it may be my CONGRATULATIONS for your PODT. I have seen very rarely, the moon and the sun at the same time during the day. But what an original sonnet. What a great idea. A delightful poem worthy of a POTD. My congratulations once more. Hugs xx
Gentile Avatar
July 2, 2023 at 7:19 AM
Andrea, congratulations on your POTD honors ! Your poem, as does its subject, illuminates!!
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