Power of Her Light

La Lune, La lune
Upon your hills highest point
We lay, awaiting as you to chase away the sun
Upon your hills all about we are strewn.
Object above so high, scientists swoon
Others call to you
in the form of three
Maiden Mother and Crone
Strong feminine deity

Earth and her beings are bound
to this Goddess so profound
Driving men insane
Casting darkened shadows in your wane
Driving seas and water to purge and flow
Beams like a lover's hand move so slow

Inspiring the brush of the artist
to forge Endymion's Sleep
Whilst others dance nude
Around a fire, offerings of love so deep
Artemis, Shiva, Isis,
Under any name, your followers
Ask for your guidance in crisis

Blamed for ravenous killings by the wolf
Your fullest nights, humans cowered in fear
Yet to others your light brings auspicious cheer
Oh how many tears have been cried under your light?
Oh how many times have your powers brought right?
Oh Luna do you see us in our devotional plight?
Copyright © | Year Posted 2010

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Mehta Avatar
May 3, 2014 at 2:12 AM
A delight to read the poem. Congrats on the win, Amy
Dietrich Avatar
May 3, 2014 at 12:31 AM
gosh, I like this even more seeing this a second time, Amy. What passionate writing on the moon. Congrats on a very well deserved win.
A. Sharma Avatar
May 1, 2014 at 10:18 PM
Powerful feelings portrayed in this one Amy ! great win congrats !
A  Avatar
May 1, 2014 at 7:01 PM
Amy you are impressing me with your many wins. Congrats & Hugs ------ Love ~SKAT~
Esquire Avatar
July 30, 2010 at 4:51 PM
Dear Amy, Congratulations on YOUR Well deserved Win in Dr. Ram Mehta's Contest "Luna - The Moon Goddess" I must ask Did YOU do research on Luna or did YOU know about "Artemis, Shiva, and Isis? Very well written Poetry I enjoy YOUR Rhyme YOUR Liege ALWAYS LOVE...HG - Soup Mail Call
Marcum Wong Avatar
July 17, 2010 at 8:16 PM
Congratulations Amy, on your win. I loved this, especially your last stanza. It was awesome!
Guzzi Avatar
July 15, 2010 at 2:44 PM
I particularly liked the kryeille aspect to the end...I think it could be made into a prayer easily! Congrad's Amy & Thanks so much for my win too! Yes The Body & the Blood makes me cry myself when ever I read it...tears of anger!
Haick Avatar
July 15, 2010 at 9:49 AM
Fantastic win, Amy! Congratulations as this is worthy, indeed! Peace, love, audrey
Sweetheart Avatar
July 13, 2010 at 7:33 AM
Good Morning to Awesome Amy ... never got your soup mail .. so if u want to resend .. I will be on a little while this morning ... is it about the contest? with luv..
Smith-Johnsen Avatar
July 13, 2010 at 3:10 AM
Congratulations Amy, on placing in the “Luna - the goddess of moon” contest with this imaginative poem. Smiles, Dane Ann
Dietrich Avatar
July 12, 2010 at 4:35 PM
I like the way you made this all about different titles of the moon given by different cultures thru time. A great win, Amy. LUv, Andrea
K. Avatar
July 12, 2010 at 1:11 PM
Congrats on your win with this Amy! this is really a beautiful piece, almost reads like a lyric, especially your last stanza with all those questions in the end-- very nice-- nikko :)
Brown Avatar
July 12, 2010 at 10:10 AM
Congratulations Amy on your win in Dr. Ram Mehta's contest "Luna-the goddess of moon". Love, Carol
Devonshire Avatar
July 12, 2010 at 8:55 AM
Awesome poem, Amy. Congratulations on your win! Love, Carolyn
Freeman Avatar
July 12, 2010 at 8:55 AM
Congratulations Amy, on your worthy poem's success in Dr Ram's contest. Agape, Moses
Sweetheart Avatar
July 12, 2010 at 8:50 AM
OH ..its an honor to be sharing fifth place with u A.A. from the "Sweeteheart"....
Sweetheart Avatar
July 12, 2010 at 8:48 AM
Congrats Awesome Amy on your winning poem in the Luna contest with another superior write on this great theme.. luv your words ALL the time.. enjoy your big win my friend.. with luv..
George   Avatar
July 12, 2010 at 7:41 AM
Beautiful and enchanting, Amy. Congratulations on your win. Love, Lainie
Gorelick Avatar
July 12, 2010 at 5:59 AM
The second stanza is awesome..congrats on your win. BG
Mehta Avatar
July 12, 2010 at 5:52 AM
Congrats on the 5th place win in my contest
Richards Avatar
July 10, 2010 at 4:32 PM
She does indeed hold a hypnotic power it seems....with either evil forces, or perhaps beauty and love....whichever or whenever the mood strikes...she uses it!! Great poem, Amy...a wonderful entry to the contest!! ~ Carrie
Sweetheart Avatar
July 10, 2010 at 12:12 PM
Forgot ... my entry is Mythology Moonglow for Dr. Ram and his exquisite contest.. luv..
Sweetheart Avatar
July 10, 2010 at 12:08 PM
Hey are we still contest collaborating when my other commitment is complete? .. luv..
Sweetheart Avatar
July 10, 2010 at 12:07 PM
Being on vacation has enhanced your talent Awesome Amy .. its a true gift to write so fast and so profound.. this is for sure in the winners circle my friend.. its a gorgeous take on the Moon and Dr. Ram should flip over your wording.. good luck.. with luv..
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