Ah! Look up at the moon so crisp and white.
It tints the world a soft romantic blue.
Tonight I do not need the candles' light
For though clouds veil her, she still shines through.
How lovely is her face, so full, yet pale.
Perhaps that is her singing on the breeze.
At times she wails, still she is never frail!
So many men have vowed that they would seize
Her for their love, but none have done it yet.
And she may only wax before she wanes,
But still she rises though her sun has set!
And in the night sky - steadfast - she remains.
So strong and beautiful, she's but one flaw -
She doesn't ever let us slake our awe!
Author notes
option #4
A contest entry
- Rhyming Rumble 1 ( part one of a 3 part series ) by RuthKephart.
525 points, ended April 5, 2008, 21 entries
Honorable mention
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest - Give Me Your Best! (Options) by Beatles Girl.
525 points, ended April 10, 2008, 34 entries
• next poem in this contest, remove from contest
Please tell me what you think
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Just back for another look
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bravo
an excellent moon sonnet! There a million poems on the moon, this is one of the better ones! loved it, loved it! bravo... bravo.. bravo..
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There is something so magical about the moon's glow. Such a beautiful piece. I enjoyed this very much. Best of luck. ~Pamela
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The moon is one of my favourite things to writ about, it is one of the most beautiful things we can ever hope to look upon and enjoy, especially does it give us much scope for poetry.
Well done and best wishes for the contest.
Katie
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A lovely ode to the one who lights our paths at night. Beautiful use of rhyme here and I loved the line:
And she may only wax before she wanes,
Thank you for your entry and best wishes in the contest
Ruth
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Nice rhyming pattern--Well written & versed----Best of luck in the contest, and May you and your family have a Blessed & Happy Easter!
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