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The Sun and the Moon - List With a Twist

The Sun -- he was just happy to shine The Moon -- all she could do was whine The Cause -- Both the sun and the moon shone so bright The Effect -- There wasn't any room for the night The Offer -- The Sun said, "I'll be glad my shine to diminish" The Reply -- The Moon harrumphed, "I'm keeping my dazzle to the finish" The Winner -- God said to the Sun, "You can stay just as you are" The Loser -- He said to the Moon, "You rule the night; I'll give you some stars" The Moral -- Be happy with whatever you've got The Un-Moral -- Don't try to be what you're not March 08, 2021 List with a Twist Poetry Contest Sponsor: Charles Messina

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Juliet Ligon

Date: 3/11/2021 7:23:00 AM

Cute backstory. Enjoyed the moral (and the un-moral.) Each has its perfect place.

Kim Rodrigues

Date: 3/9/2021 6:20:00 PM

Very nice! A winner in my book!

Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/9/2021 9:01:00 PM

I hope that your book is right about this poem, Kim. Thanks, gw

Alexis Y.

Date: 3/9/2021 12:59:00 PM

Hi Gershon, Good take on the contest theme. Great message as well. Good twist a the end. Best wishes in the contest. Have a great day:-) Alexis

Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/9/2021 9:02:00 PM

Thanks for your support here, Alexis. :) gw

Carolyn Devonshire

Date: 3/9/2021 9:49:00 AM

Perfect ending for this excellent "Life with a Twist" poem, Gershon. There is a Jason Mraz song in which the moon has to borrow light from the sun. Your verse reminded me of that, though here it's God who gives the moon some stars to help light the earth. Great entry for Charlie's contest! Best wishes for a great win. Hugs, Carolyn

Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/9/2021 9:05:00 PM

Thank you so much for the spirited comment and for your good wishes, Carolyn. Cheers, Gershon

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 3/9/2021 9:41:00 AM

I like the twist; rhyming is a bonus!

Judy Ball

Date: 3/9/2021 9:34:00 AM

Hmmmm I guess that must be when they have 24hrs. of daylight in the Northwest Territories and Alaska. Ofcourse when it's winter they have 24hrs. of darkness too. I lived there and in summer we had to have thick curtains so we could sleep. Well done Gershon. Good luck in the contest. I like this clever piece. JB

Gershon Wolf
Date: 3/9/2021 9:09:00 PM

Thank you for all of your support, Judy. :) gw