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The Lullaby of the Crescent Moon

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The Lullaby of the Crescent Moon The crescent moon that dances ‘cross the sky is shining softly through my window pane, and smiling gently from his perch on high while humming tender notes of love’s refrain. The magic of this bright celestial orb is tempting passions of this mortal man, but thoughts of her are harder to absorb while longing tender touches of her hand. Alone I’m sitting in my rocking chair as darkness fills the corners of my mind; I’m lost in tender thoughts of one so fair, and reaching for the dreams I long to find. I wonder if she’s gazing at this moon, and if she too can hear his tender tune. September 7, 2020

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Emilia James

Date: 10/29/2021 1:36:00 PM

I am going to believe she was looking and hearing the moons tender hums at the same time he was. Beautiful write John. Hugs, Emilia : )

John Gondolf
Date: 10/29/2021 5:07:00 PM

Lovers minds tend to think alike even when they’re not together, I have to believe they were both hearing the moon’s tender song. I’m a hopeless romantic. :) Hugs, John

Bj Legros Kelley

Date: 10/1/2020 4:19:00 PM

Beautifully eloquent and well written.

John Gondolf
Date: 10/1/2020 4:58:00 PM

Thank you so much, Betty Jo, I appreciate it. John

Angela Crabtree

Date: 9/28/2020 10:13:00 AM

I love it where you said I wonder if she’s looking at the moon, also. That really tied up a beautiful poem. Thanks for sharing :) Peace, Angie

John Gondolf
Date: 9/28/2020 10:21:00 AM

Thank you for your thoughts and comments, Angie, I appreciate it. John

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 9/16/2020 6:47:00 PM

This poem is very pretty! I wonder if she hears his tender tune!

John Gondolf
Date: 9/16/2020 8:12:00 PM

Thank you, Kim, I’m glad you enjoyed it. John

Hannington Mumo

Date: 9/13/2020 4:18:00 PM

Well, this is one of the most refreshing opuses I've ever read on this expansive platform. Your rhyming finesse portrays a long-practiced putting of pen to paper...clearly aimed at producing something finer than the mere coming up with pretty anything of the sheer, ubiquitous poetic shape. I sincerely admire this truly laudable literary masterstroke and its accordingly deserving inditer!

John Gondolf
Date: 9/13/2020 6:38:00 PM

I am humbled by your laudatory comment, Hannington, I appreciate your thoughts. John

Sam Kauffman

Date: 9/12/2020 11:55:00 AM

Such a pensive, yet hopeful, scene you set in moonlight, John. Enjoyed this very much! Congratulations on your winning placement!

John Gondolf
Date: 9/13/2020 5:00:00 AM

Thank you so much, Sam, I appreciate it. I’m glad you enjoyed it. John

Anne-Lise Andresen

Date: 9/10/2020 4:33:00 AM

- Beautiful thoughts from your rocking chair, John :) - GL in the contest :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

John Gondolf
Date: 9/10/2020 5:47:00 AM

Thank you, Anne-Lise, I'm glad you enjoyed it. Hugs, John

Gershon Wolf

Date: 9/8/2020 9:49:00 AM

That crescent moon can croon a lovely tune, esp. when John Gondolf pens it with a feathery plume! Congrats on your win in Brian's contest. Lunar Loveliness, Gershon

John Gondolf
Date: 9/9/2020 4:50:00 AM

Thanks for your thoughts and comments, in verse. I appreciate it, Gershon. Cheers, John

Jeanne Mcgee

Date: 9/7/2020 10:04:00 AM

Bravo John...this is an amazing sonnet in the tradition of sonnets, very beautiful in rhyme and meter. A true winner.

John Gondolf
Date: 9/7/2020 11:36:00 AM

Thank you, Jeanne, I appreciate your thoughts and comments. I'm glad you enjoyed it. Hugs, John

Brandy Nicole

Date: 9/7/2020 9:14:00 AM

"I wonder if she’s gazing at this moon, and if she too can hear his tender tune" Such a beautiful thought. The moon is magical, so it can bring hearts together. With this being said, I believe she can hear his sweet melody. This is so dreamy and romantic. My best to you. :) Hugs, Brandy

John Gondolf
Date: 9/7/2020 11:33:00 AM

Thank you, Brandy, I appreciate your support. I was hoping she could hear the sweet melody of the moon. Hugs, John