Carolyn Devonshire Poet Rhyme

The Moonlighter

When she said yes, he was "over the moon"
     Though the orb was oddly missing that night
The couple should have seen this as a sign
     That their marriage might not bring delight

At times, the man in the moon needs relief
     He’s seen couples pledge ardor that’s sure to fade
But warnings the man is not free to give
     So he takes vacations when he's dismayed
		
Once a month Earth’s moon takes another gig
     Moonlighting in a far-off galaxy
The lunar eclipse only veils the truth
     The man in the moon is an absentee




*For Kevin's Moon Contest

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Connie Marcum Wong June 20, 2018 at 5:56 PM There is scientific proof of happenings during the full and new moons Carolyn. I never mail packages on on the full or new moon....last one I mailed on the NM never arrived. I love this thought provoking poem that rings so charmingly true. I hope to see this on the winner's list my friend! Past few days I wasn't feeling great so have been absent from PS.: )

Andrea Dietrich June 17, 2018 at 5:22 PM I finally did write one, Carolyn. I hope it gets a win!

CayCay Godwin June 15, 2018 at 1:45 AM What a creative imagination you shone in the poetic galaxy with when you wrote this STAR. Love it, Carolyn - it's a poem one, at least this one, ponders. Poetry hugs ... CayCay

Tim Smith June 13, 2018 at 4:30 PM Wow wow wow...I'm over the moon with this one...into my favs Carolyn Devonshire June 13, 2018 at 6:13 PM Thanks, Tim! I saw in your comment to Jan than you were going "under the knife." Sending healing wishes to you!

Andrea Dietrich June 13, 2018 at 2:38 PM Hey, Carolyn, sorry I could not talk with you on the phone today. I'll try to call you when I'm driving home. I have to make a quick visit to the doc for blood test on D level I have. I am very curious to know!! Carolyn Devonshire June 13, 2018 at 6:14 PM No problem, Andrea. Email awaits you.

Susan Ashley June 13, 2018 at 11:43 AM Such a delightful take on the contest theme Carolyn, it's beautifully inspired and written. Heed the moon and its mysterious ways.. Best wishes for a win! ~Susan Carolyn Devonshire June 13, 2018 at 6:16 PM Thanks, Susan. Had some fun with this.

Silent One June 13, 2018 at 11:39 AM Love that last line Carolyn... Yu wrote this so well, and I like the deeper message in this poem...

Winged Warrior June 13, 2018 at 10:17 AM A moonlit verse...shinning the way to a win, Carolyn...love & moonlight...^WW^

Anne-Lise Andresen June 13, 2018 at 3:37 AM - A lovely poem, Carolyn, a wonderful cocktail of romance, drama and mystery :) - Best wishes in the contest - hugs // Anne-Lise :)

Ravi Sathasivam June 13, 2018 at 1:24 AM Excellent. Beautiful write with nice ending. Enjoyed reading it. Thanks for sharing it.

Tom Cunningham June 13, 2018 at 12:42 AM Well written verse Carolyn, the moon has always been connected with romance. Tom

Line Gauthier June 12, 2018 at 9:29 PM A charming take on the challenge, Carolyn. Well done.

Joseph May June 12, 2018 at 6:48 PM A lunar delight Carolyn..enjoyed

Lyric Man June 12, 2018 at 6:25 PM Cute and fun write.. such a delight to read!

Andrea Dietrich June 12, 2018 at 5:48 PM GREAT ending here, Carolyn. I enjoyed your take on the moon. I really need to get doing this one. it's filling so fast and I have no Timmmmm (I whine!!) See ya, I am getting off now to fix dinner Carolyn Devonshire June 12, 2018 at 6:03 PM I've seen some great entries for the moon contest, Andrea. If you take a breather and look at the moon tonight, perhaps inspiration will come. Thanks for your visit!

Jan Allison June 12, 2018 at 4:50 PM what a fun take on the theme and I love the clever title Carolyn:-) hugs jan xx Carolyn Devonshire June 12, 2018 at 5:28 PM Thanks, Jan. Had fun with this.

Maureen McGreavy Pigeon Tart June 12, 2018 at 4:32 PM Ha! Fabulous original take on Mr Moon's meanderings :) Good luck in the contest Carolyn! xomo Carolyn Devonshire June 12, 2018 at 5:29 PM We attribute such fantasy to the moon. It was Juliet who told Romeo not to pledge his love by "the inconstant moon," for it might prove fickle when the moon disappeared. This was the inspiration.