Comment from BeasPeas

Excellent

Hi Christine. This poem is a delight and it expresses the night sky's mysteries and how quickly they change. Most of the time we don't even look at the night sky and sort of take it for granted. Luckily it still comes back each night to put on a new show. Marilyn

 Comment Written 04-May-2018

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reply by the author on 05-May-2018

Hi Marilyn, Thanks forcthis review and I do like to look at the moon in its various stages My Dad used to say that a crescent moon that looked liked a smile was one filled with water so expect rain He was a farmer so perhaps thats how they predicted the weather. Cheers Christine

reply by BeasPeas on 07-May-2018

What a fabulous saying from your father, Christine. I've never heard that before. As a kid certain moon was called a snow moon, indicating snow. Now I know there is one for rain, too. :) Marilyn

Comment from Hitcher

Excellent

A crescent moon in a star filled night sky is always reason enough to stop, gaze and admire the beauty on display. I am yet to see those string either friend, but I know they are there : ) Cool little poem, well done!

 Comment Written 28-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 29-Apr-2018

Hi Hitcher, Thank you for reading my poem and yes we do have some beautiful night skies Have a lovely day Cheers Christone

Comment from meeshu

Excellent

beautifully written in perfect rhyme and strong imagery. a fine lunar tribute, I especially like the line "again I look no longer see", great alliteration, Christine.......meeshu

 Comment Written 28-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 28-Apr-2018

Hi meeshu, Thank you and it was a beautiful moon and it just dissapeared I am guessing some dark cloud hid it from sight Cheers Christine

Comment from Rasmine

Excellent

Good poem, Chrissy.

Cool it turned red -- sounds like a 'blood moon', but those are usually full.
Your poem is well written. Is this a type of poem or just like a free poem?

take care,
Nome

 Comment Written 28-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 28-Apr-2018

Hi Nome Thank you and it is written in an 8 syllable meter with rhyming couplets I hope that helps

It really was a lovely sight
To see this crescent moon that night

Cheers Christine

Comment from nartoonla

Excellent

A perfect little piece, yet why did it turn red? Guess I must watch it for a longer period next time. See you got a blue ribbon and may it lead to an All the Best, well done!

 Comment Written 28-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 28-Apr-2018

Hi nartoonia, Thanks for reading and reviewing my poem I am not sure why it turned red it just seemed to change perhaps reflecting light And yes a blue ribbon it is noce to get that far One never knows Cheers Christine

Comment from karenina

Excellent

The moon! It has whispered to the muse of every poet since the beginnng of time! So inspiring with its' ethereal glow....I really enjoyed your word painting.....

Karenina

 Comment Written 28-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 28-Apr-2018

Hi Karenina, Thank you for reading my moon poem .It was a lovely sight to watch from a yellow to red must have been light reflected so gladmy words painted the scene I always write first then find the image and this was the closest to my memory of the moon ai saw Cheers Christine

reply by karenina on 28-Apr-2018

I do the same (first the write and then the image)---it's not always easy to match up exactly! Your poem and image worked well....

reply by the author on 28-Apr-2018

Yes sometimes I spend comsiderable time to find the right one usually works Cheers

reply by karenina on 28-Apr-2018

I agree.....I sometimes post and delete three or four images before I decide the first one was my best instinct after all!

Comment from Harry Smith

Excellent

Exceptional presentation for an exceptionally well written poem that is loaded with both imagery and emotions. Outstanding writer! I enjoy reading your work.

 Comment Written 27-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 28-Apr-2018

Hi Harry, Thank you so much I am so pleased you like my work and ai do appreciate you support I'll keep writing you keep reading Ha Ha Have a great day Cheers Christine

Comment from zanya

Excellent

The sheer mystique and magic of the crescent moon in the heavens portrayed here in all its lunar glory opening with a simile and with alliterative inlay

 Comment Written 27-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 28-Apr-2018

Hi Zanya, Thank for reading my poem and Yes the moon has many faces so gives one much content to write with Cheers Christine

Comment from Sharon Haiste

Excellent

This well rhymed verse is a very good description of the moon smiling.
Well written, well said, well done.
Thank you for sharing this lovely piece with us.
Sharon

 Comment Written 27-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 28-Apr-2018

Hi Sharon, Thank you for your review I enjoyed creating this on my view of the crescent moon My Da you to always say if the crescent moon is smiling it is full of water and we can expect rain ai have never forgotten this statement and every time I see it I think of him Cheers Christine

Comment from Air Spirit

Excellent

You did a great job on this poem... the picture is stunning, and it complements your words perfectly.. Like you, I love looking at the moon and watching her subtle movements.. Watching her is one of my favorite things to do.. her face is always fluid, changing, and unexpected... she is a moving mystery.. she surprises me every time when I think I have her figured out or can predict her next move.. but then, she seems to be eager to show her disappointment in me, and gives me a frown.. Thanks for sharing..

 Comment Written 27-Apr-2018

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reply by the author on 27-Apr-2018

Hi Air Spriit, Thank you for reading my poem and yes the moon is fascinating and peaceful and just seems to sit there Some moons are magnificant and ai always watch for the crescent moon to see how much rain is coming as my father told me that if the moon is like a smile then it is full of water, and rain will come soon. Pretty accurate too Cheers Christine