It’s only a Paper Moon by Sonja at All poetry

I never met a man like you
Who was afraid to hold my hand
Who goes with own feelings back and forth
This is not love, I can’t pretend.

Oh my oh my…
I need the silence for a while
Oh my, oh my…
No words, no any message from awhile.

I can see a paper moon
Flying with the wind of your words to me
Because you are chained, but not in the tune,
I know, you are not free.

This love was only a picture in the sky
Like the imagination without the aim
If you are not present, you can’t fly
You can’t follow me and my flame.

This is not love
You can walk alone
Without love
You can go home.

I know how world could be strange
You do not need to give it a name
But if you can’t be here
Your love and paper moon is the same.

Author notes

Poem inspired with Ella Fitzerald.
It is a little sad, but that's my feeleng folowed original lyrics.
Written October 19th, 2005

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A contest entry

That Old Time Feeling (contest) by SerenityNChains. 300 points, ended November 3, 2005, 7 entries
Silver trophy winner
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest

What did you think

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Brigid
November 23, 2005
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I liked this poem a lot. Well done.
Sonja
November 3, 2005
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I agree with you Serene. Ella was and she always will be the best.
Thank you. I like silver.
~Sonja~
DK akaLunaticSerene
November 3, 2005
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Deep
Ella's voice has that thickening edgyness that can bring melancholia to anyone! The words in this piece have that round and ella-ish flair! well done! Congrats on that shiny silver trophy!
Sonja
October 26, 2005
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Keep your heart Timothy safe!
Yes, this poem is pretty melancholic. It was related with my own feelings. So...
~Sonja~
poeticweaver
October 26, 2005
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Lovely!
So beautifully written Sonja, I can appreciate melancholy piece! A pleasure to read..and moves the reader's heart, did mine! Nice flow, pen on sweet soul!

-Timothy The Poetic Weaver
Sonja
October 22, 2005
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Thank you Nicollete for your time and such a nice and analytical comment. This contest was a great challenge to do something different, somethilg like a tribute to Ella Fitzerald, her lyrics and her very special soul. This kind of poetry is related to my of work and my way to express my own feelings. Maybe, as Billie said for Ella, my heart is on sleeve, also.
~Sonja~
Nicolette
October 21, 2005
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A very lovely poem that indeed has a wonderful singing quality about it. I am not that familiar with Ella Fitzgerald's songs, but if this is anything to go by, then I am hooked! This poem or lyrics really touches the heart's deepest pain and I especially loved the last line Your love and paper moon is the same. Very lovely and melancholic. Good luck in the contest!

~ Nicolette

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Edited on Oct 21, 10:34 p.m. because ''.
Sonja
October 20, 2005
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Well, this verses could be my tribute to Ella and her great songs. If I have done only a half of that what was on my mind, I am satisfied. Thank you Dee for this very precious comment.
~Sonja~
Edited on Oct 20, 5:16 because ''.
catz
October 19, 2005
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Yes, this is Ella Fitzgerald, a fine lady and a wonderful singer. You've broken this into just the right stanza combination and a good take on the song lyrics

Good luck in the contest
Dee
Edited on Oct 19, 6:32 p.m. because ''.
Sonja
October 19, 2005
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Thank you Billie. I am not sure for Ella, but I am glad you like it. Maybe it could be better, but, this is my present feelings about her lyrics.
~Sonja~
SerenityNChains
October 19, 2005
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A very accurate depiction of what Ella sung about. Her heart was on her sleeve, but her lover could not take it. A great write here Sonja. I am sure the marvelous Ella would love it.

Blessed be

~~Serenity~~
Billie Jean