Once Upon A Moonless Night

The sneaky wind

Once upon a moonless night darkened clouds filled up the sky. 

An eastern breeze swept a path, so the moon could see the water’s edge. 

Silvery beams on the water danced, and the little breeze laid down her head. 

Night now full the day complete so too the moon laid low to sleep. 

The morning sun began to climb but a dreary rain refused her light. 

The eastern wind aired a boast. “How fair a light the moon doth hold.” 

A jealous sun blazed so bright and dried the day, then fell the night. 

Once again, the moon waxed bold and asked the wind, why a lie was told. 

Her only defense she whispered low, “I’m tired of the rain and hate the snow.

Author's Note

no sun today only the rain

Reviews

[Coyote Poetry]

Wonderful use of words and thoughts. I enjoyed the description. Made me see and feel the desire to feel the sun. Here in Michigan, can go thirty days without beloved sun. Thank you Cherrie for sharing the amazing poetry.
Coyote

[Tourist the Sleepwalker]

This is really nice, love the idea and characterization of the insecurities and idiosyncrasies of the moon and the sun and the elements.

[Cherrie Palmer]

I thought it added a fun element to the poem.

[Patricia Wedel]

Cherrie... your writing is soft and lovely as the falling snow..... My son is married to Leilani who is the mother of two young girls. My granddaughters are half Navajo and they learn the dances and many customs. They attend school in SLC, Utah and their Father my son Robert takes them 🎣 sometimes on top of the mountain. Best wishes, Pat

[Cherrie Palmer]

That is memories that will last a lifetime. That would make a good story forvyou to make for them. You could make them dancing flowers or something like that

[Patricia Wedel]

dear Cherrie... thanks for encouraging to write a story for my granddaughters. They are 5 and 7... the
perfect age to appreciate a story about them dancing among flowers with faces of them with little faces.
The second and third lines are my favorite. truly, Pat

[Cherrie Palmer]

I'm so glad you did. To me there us no better gift than to build a loved one their very own tale.

[Papaya]

loved that ending, priceless.
:) nice work here Cherie, lovely story in poetic fashion

[Cherrie Palmer]

Thank you Ana

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

Gorgeous, lyrical poetry. Great use of classical language and sweet, fable-like style. “Night now full the day complete so too the moon laid low to sleep”- perfect line. Lilting flow and beautiful rhyme. Pristine, vivid jewels of imagery. I loved this from beginning to end Cherrie.

[Cherrie Palmer]

I write so many things for my granddaughter. Years ago I made her a morning song. That I sung to her each day. She's almost 11 and I decided to make her a night time poem for rest.

[Cherrie Palmer]

Im so glad you enjoyed it. I really had fun with it.

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

So wonderful about writing for your granddaughter. I have three grandsons (twins are 10 and younger one 8) that I love to write for. One of the twins is writing poetry himself now.

[Cherrie Palmer]

Yes Peyton likes to write. She has a fascination with journals and finding her story.

[Annette Pisano-Higley]

They are such a blessing.:))

[Neville]

this is super... well crafted and makes me smile each time I visit.... Neville :)

[Cherrie Palmer]

I think the kid in us loves these kind of poems. Being a big kid myself I enjoy writing these.

[Neville]

this big kid wants you to keep writing them :)

[Robert Trakofler]

i do enjoy your voice in this very lulling sketch and the sweet identities of the players comes thru so very nicely!

[Cherrie Palmer]

Thank you :)

[Relic]

I can't remember having this much rain before. I love a rainy day but the moon deserves some love too. :)

[Cherrie Palmer]

I know it's raining here again.

[Jimmy Yetts]

A charming and lyrically-lovely creation.
Work to be admired.

[Cherrie Palmer]

Thank you Jim:)

[Lilly]

The imagery here is so beautiful!
"The little breeze laid down her head" and "A jealous sun blazed so bright and dried the day, then fell the night" are my favourite lines. I especially like the rhythm of the second line I quoted.
I noticed someone else (Lydia) commented that this was like a lullaby - I agree. Lovely work.

[Cherrie Palmer]

I was talking to HL the other day about morning songs I use to sing to my granddaughter. Then I decided I wanted one for .bedtime
I'm so glad you enjoyed it.