The Difference 'Tween Day and Night

He blends into a background of soft blue
as all the world their pastimes they pursue 
and daytime lingers in its hazy hue.
By day he seems quite shy - an ordinary guy,
a bit like you and I - just trying to get by.
But as the daylight fades to darkest night 
his face lights up with aura shining bright 
that dims the twinkling stars within his sight.
For as the stars arrive - a swagger comes alive;
his presence seems to thrive - in wondrous overdrive.
By day the moon is such a modest view,
against soft blue unnoticed to the eye,
but in the dark the moon will find his might
for in the ebon sky his strengths derive.


June 12, 2023

Copyright © | Year Posted 2023



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Date: 1/7/2024 12:18:00 PM
The moon shows its power in the 'ebon sky', Ver nicely penned
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John Gondolf
Date: 1/7/2024 2:50:00 PM
She inspires beautiful poetry too. Thanks for the visit Joseph.
Date: 11/4/2023 10:44:00 PM
Vive Le deifference.' ( being as its a he) In this setting.' Well wrote John.'
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John Gondolf
Date: 11/5/2023 8:06:00 AM
Thanks, Joe, I appreciate your comments and visit.
Date: 7/22/2023 1:19:00 PM
So beautiful and enchanting....
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John Gondolf
Date: 7/22/2023 3:17:00 PM
Thank you, Paige, I appreciate it. I’m glad you enjoyed this piece. John
Date: 7/20/2023 5:43:00 AM
Hey big John I see you're still cranking out the sonnets. I haven't written a new one in a while but have some in my arsenal. Mr. Moon has inspired many a poet. Very nice
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John Gondolf
Date: 7/21/2023 2:24:00 AM
Thanks for the comments and visit, Tom, I appreciate it. Hope all is well with you.
Date: 7/6/2023 11:52:00 AM
What a wonderful personality you see in the moon as he takes his place in the evening sky with a sly grin and then fades to "a modest view" giving the sun its due during the day and the sun giving the moon its due at night - a loving relationship. Love your original rhymes. Congratulations on your win! Blessings to you John.
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John Gondolf
Date: 7/7/2023 3:06:00 AM
Thank you so much, Sam, I’m glad you enjoyed it. John
Date: 7/6/2023 1:22:00 AM
Congratulations on winning a placement in my contest, The Moon by Day, John. Please soup-mail me your e-mail address in order for me to send you the limited illustrated PDF copy of my book, The Seeds of Time. Thank you, Regards, Suzette
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John Gondolf
Date: 7/7/2023 2:39:00 AM
Thank you, Suzette, and thanks for hosting this challenge. I enjoyed your unique form. John
Date: 6/23/2023 2:48:00 PM
Very enchanting...you created a beautiful atmosphere!
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John Gondolf
Date: 6/23/2023 6:40:00 PM
Thank you so much, Paige, I appreciate your thoughts and comments. John
Date: 6/12/2023 6:16:00 PM
"He blends into a background of soft blue," but at night, "his face lights up with aura shining bright." So true. I love everything about what you've created, my sweet friend. The moon is magical in many ways. Your thoughts bring a smile to my heart. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy
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John Gondolf
Date: 6/13/2023 2:29:00 AM
Thank you for sharing your thoughts my dear friend, your support is appreciated. Hugs, John
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