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When the Moon Rose Full

By the light of a rising moon Did I once fall in love. I believe it was the month of June When the moon rose full above. And I recall the summertime, The waft of jasmine sweet— As we drank of wine, and vintage rhyme, The cool grass at our feet. Even now I dread the sunrise; That early break of day— The hint of light I still despise That swept the moon away!

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Caren Krutsinger

Date: 7/6/2019 5:33:00 AM

Dreading the sunrise because the moon leaves; this is so true some days! Lovely.

Kenneth R. Merrill
Date: 7/6/2019 1:20:00 PM

Hi Caren! I didn’t have to call upon empathy for this one. No, as I recall, the sun rather rudely intruded, ending what had been an enchanting night. And for it, the sun has yet to make amends!

Jan Allison

Date: 7/4/2019 5:48:00 AM

what a beautiful romantic moonlight poem ... the sun may rise but the moonlight will follow:-) hugs Jan xx

Kenneth R. Merrill
Date: 7/4/2019 2:21:00 PM

Thank you, Jan. Thank you for the read and the kind comment :)

Caren Krutsinger

Date: 6/26/2019 8:09:00 PM

Kenneth, your imagery was nice, and your sentiment of love for the moon lovely. Welcome to Poetry Soup!

Kenneth R. Merrill
Date: 6/26/2019 11:48:00 PM

Thank you, Caren. I appreciate the welcome and kind words.