Leigh Stephenson Poet Free verse

The Man In the Moon

The sun is distant now; lowering its gaze upon me to a mere blanket of obscurity. 
The sea is calm but still tantalisingly sinister and threatening. 

The silence is hostile, I am cold and alone - each breath I take is an intricate requisite.
I am sceptical, burdened with misplaced ideals, unconvinced I will ever unearth the vitality within myself. 

Kneeling on the edge of my own existence, I wait for a voice to utter my path,
The man in the moon offers me a reluctant and hesitant grin as he watches over me. I'm too incompetent to counter the gesture. 

My inability in offering a tear is poignant for us both - He understands me. It is beautiful.

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Beata Agustin December 17, 2025 at 10:06 PM Thanks for sharing this... exposing your thoughts through your unique poetic style. Meanwhile, I greet you with the love of the Lord, expressed by John 3:16 of the Bible, "For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life." Be blessed.

Harry Horsman August 12, 2018 at 3:52 AM wow, you take one far away deep with in your inner most feelings, the poetry is superb, the mind that drives the pen, amazing. Leigh Stephenson August 18, 2018 at 5:13 AM Barry, Thank you for your lovely comments, it is very much appreciated. Have a lovely day :-)

Sylvia Coulstock August 10, 2018 at 2:19 PM Wow! Leigh this is incredible.You have an incredible poetic prowess.Every Line is so full of intense imagery with a certain sadness leading to your wry ending about “The man in the Moon” I love this and would like it as a favourite and also ask please believe in yourself. Leigh Stephenson August 10, 2018 at 5:38 PM Hi Sylvia, I really appreiate you dropping by and reading my poem, and for your kind words. Thank you so much. Have a lovely day :-)

Robert Pettit August 3, 2018 at 1:17 PM Things will get better with the passage of time. Nice descriptiveness in this melancholy piece. Leigh Stephenson August 10, 2018 at 5:42 PM Hi Robert, Thank you for your comments, it's very much appreciated. Take care :-)

Joseph May July 29, 2018 at 8:44 PM Looking skyward for the answers we seek..A melancholy offering Leigh...Well written Leigh Stephenson August 1, 2018 at 3:55 PM Many thanks for you comment Joseph, have lovely day :-)

Kevin Shaw July 29, 2018 at 4:39 PM Hi Leigh, a lot of sadness in this poem, when I read it I felt like an Astronaut being cast adrift from the Mother ship, endlessly floating not able to re-connect. Very moving and beautifully written, regards Kevin x Leigh Stephenson July 30, 2018 at 7:33 AM Kevin, thank you for your kind words. I like your analogy with the astronaut being cast adrift. Many thanks :-) x