The Mighty Do Fall

Sort of a fun story

Said the mighty moon to the stars,

"Look how small you all are!
I bring light to the world,
Time after time,
As you all struggle from afar".

"While I stand alone,
You serve me, and my throne;
No one cares much for a star".

The stars for years had served the moon
With not so much as a single outcry,
But one brave star,
With passion in his heart, yelled,
"Alone we may be small, but together we fill the sky!".

"Oh my what is this?" The mighty moon sneered.
"A tiny yell filled with pride? Please tell me more,
Shine bright, do not hide!"

The outspoken star
Had inspired a few more
To raise their voice
And speak their mind.

"You're as hard as stone".
"And as cold as ice".
"Changes in you bring troubled tides".

"You wax and you wane,
Diminishing with each phase".
"We bring life long after we die,
Shining still bright after our days".

"What hope we bring as we fall!".
Then the star who spoke first,
Perhaps said it best of all,

"One night you show full,
But that should not bring you such pride,
There's also one night,
You struggle to shine at all".

The stars then all began to sing
Together, a night-sky harmony.
The man in the moon then began to weep,
Thew himself at their feet,

His throne fallen, and gone.

Then in his utter defeat,
He slunk off in retreat,
To give way to the morning Sun.

Reviews

[DCT ponderings]

It beckoned the power of individual voices when come together creating something quite bright. There is nothing like the splendor of a star filled night. I liked the dialogue.

Reminded me of my favorite poem and the only one I have memorized called the man in the moon written for me by a friend years ago.

[Emily Feret]

Wow, I loved what you just wrote. Thank you so so much for your review! :)

[rnuff]

This is a really wonderful write. I enjoyed the read.

[Emily Feret]

Thank you for the kind review!

[CreativeStroke]

This was so creative Emily! I can honestly say I have never read anything like it. Readers can take so many things from this piece, I thought of a few different meanings myself as I reading through it. Such a wonderfully written piece!

[Emily Feret]

Thank you so so much for your kind words!

[Emily Feret]

Enchanting! I enjoyed your poetry here, I find the underlying mind thoughts very nice, as how they dance together each and everyday anew around their axel...

Fantastic piece.

- Elisa

[Emily Feret]

What a great review. Thank you!

You're most welcome x

[NITHIN PURPLE]

I can see so philosophical matters inside good work

[Emily Feret]

Thank You

[Chris]

Twists and turns and moral views... AND a sunrise!

[Emily Feret]

Always got to throw in a good sunrise :)

[Chris]

it makes all the difference!

[KeeD]

"Alone we may be small, but together we fill the sky!".
How amazing are you ^ to come up with such brilliance. Wow!!!
This is so amazing it should be in a children's poetry book. I'm 23 and i'm touched and inspired by such a poem. loved it, Favorited.

[Emily Feret]

I would love to write a children's book one day :) What kind words you have! You made my day, thank you for reviewing~

[Steven]

Ah, poor old moon.

[Emily Feret]

Yeah, he kind of got the short end of the stick on this one.

[Taylor]

That's so cute. :3 I like it well done :)

[Emily Feret]

Thank you so much!

[Taylor]

no problem :3

[Jaxdad]

wow

[Emily Feret]

:)

[gabrielle]

The exchange of words between between the stars and the arrogant moon are amusing and engaging. very imaginative. i enjoyed reading it.

[Emily Feret]

Thank you so so much