Chris Green Poet Rhyme

Where Is the Moon

Where is the moon?

Where is the moon
as I go chasing shadows
Hiding behind
every cloud filled with fear
Only a hint
of the glow I remember
Those summer nights
when I knew you were near
Patterns of grey
on the heavens above me
Worry now gathers
right here in my heart
Nary a star
or a comet to flicker
Darkness invades
in these moments apart
Walking alone
through this evergreen valley
Pine needle whispers
to torment my mind
Sounding so much
like the song we were singing
So long ago
in a much better time
Lyrics of love
that are now disappearing
Merely an echo
comes ending the tune
So here I am
in a world chasing shadows
Looking above asking
where is the moon




5/22/17
Written for the “Right Here In My Heart” Poetry Contest
Sponsored by Mystic Rose

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Jean Murray May 27, 2017 at 4:27 AM By the sound of this poem, you need it to howl at. You took us with you deeper into those dark woods of rememberance Chris. I love the way it rolls off the tongue. Chris Green May 29, 2017 at 8:20 AM Thanks so very much Jean. I am happy you liked it.

Kim Rodrigues May 26, 2017 at 6:19 PM Congrats, Chris! Chris Green May 29, 2017 at 8:19 AM Thank you so much Kim.

Janice Canerdy May 26, 2017 at 3:26 PM Chris, congrats on your win with this moving poem! Janice Chris Green May 26, 2017 at 4:38 PM Thank you so much Janice.

Connie Marcum Wong May 24, 2017 at 10:18 AM This is a melody that sings to the heart Chris! I hope this does great in the contest. It is beautiful! i7 ; ) Chris Green May 24, 2017 at 10:36 AM Thank you so very much Connie. Your comments are always so encouraging and uplifting to me. I appreciate you my friend.

Anne-Marie Coreggia May 24, 2017 at 10:11 AM This is indeed an absolute beauty Chris. No sooner was I done reading that I read it again and I'm keeping it:) Chris Green May 24, 2017 at 10:16 AM Your words are music to my ears Anne Marie. What a nice thing to say to me.

Lenna Walker May 24, 2017 at 9:58 AM Another beauty you have penned Chris :) Your poetry sings in the hearts of your readers ! Good luck in the contest :) Chris Green May 24, 2017 at 10:15 AM My friend, your nice comments always sing to my heart. Thank you so much Lenna. I am thrilled you enjoyed this one.

Edward Mccall May 24, 2017 at 9:26 AM Beautifully penned Chris another for my favorites. Good luck in the contest. Chris Green May 24, 2017 at 11:05 AM Thanks so very much Edward. I am happy you liked this one.

Maria Williams May 24, 2017 at 7:57 AM Oh my goodness! Chris - this is an awkward moment as I just told Darren that I hope he wins - Now this! - I can't decide between the two of you - Hmmmm! In praise of the reminiscing of the hero of your poem, a cliche comes to mind - Faint heart never won fair lady. Your word painting is so poignant. a 7+ ...Maria Chris Green May 24, 2017 at 8:20 AM Thank you Maria and welcome back. :) I'm with you, I just read Darren's poem and it blew me away. He is such a talented young poet and I only wish I could write like he does. Oh well, you win some and you lose some. :) I appreciate you Maria, so very much.

Lisa Ricci May 24, 2017 at 5:31 AM Morning Chris. I'll tell you where the moon is. The moon is waiting for you to change the mindset of impossible to possible. It is waiting for that wish upon a star. This entry is very quiet and somber. Rest easy however for that always makes for beautiful poetry. Good luck with the contest. Well done in its entirety. Honestly. Enjoy the morning and day. Chris Green May 24, 2017 at 8:18 AM Thanks so very much my good friend and amazing poet. Coming from you, one so talented, your kindness means so much. You are always so supportive of my work and I could not be happier you stopped by to read this one. -- Smiling -- :)

Joanna Daniel May 24, 2017 at 1:40 AM Loneliness and moon seem to go together, don't they? But I guess yours has a beautiful melancholy tone that many others (read 'me') can't express :) amazing, Chris, a 7:) Chris Green May 24, 2017 at 8:16 AM Thanks so very much Jo. I think you are right, they do go together unless you are sharing the moon with someone special.

Darren White May 24, 2017 at 1:02 AM soooo.... we're competitor here in this contest. We'll see what happens :) I love yours, of course I do.... Good luck to you my friend. This moon lyric is beautiful, all your poems are. The longing, metaphor. May the moon always shine for you during the night, and the sun brighten your day. Chris Green May 24, 2017 at 8:12 AM Yep, it seems that way. But had I known you had entered the contest, I would have held back because I don't stand a chance up against your amazing poetry. :) Thanks so very much my friend. Enjoy that first place win when you get there. :)

Holly Bohto May 23, 2017 at 9:55 PM A world chasing shadows. Looking for the moon. I read this under the glow of the moon. Looking for the sun to shine soon. And what did I find? Shadowed behind? Those linear lines? A mind..fully illuminated. A beacon so bright. Chris Green May 24, 2017 at 8:10 AM Thanks so very much my friend. I am happy you stopped by to visit my work. I always appreciate your kind thoughts.

Carole Duet May 23, 2017 at 5:29 PM Lovely, lovely, lovely poem Chris. Chris Green May 23, 2017 at 5:36 PM Thank you, thank you, thank you Carole. I really appreciate you stopping by tonight and leaving such nice words (x 3) for me. :)