Where is the moon

~o~

Where is the moon

as I go chasing shadows

Hiding behind

every cloud filled with fear

Only a hint

of the glow I remember

Those summer nights

when I knew you were near

Patterns of grey

on the heavens above me

Worry now gathers

right here in my heart

Nary a star

or a comet to flicker

Darkness invades

in these moments apart

Walking alone

through this evergreen valley

Pine needle whispers

to torment my mind

Sounding so much

like the song we were singing

So long ago

in a much better time

Lyrics of love

that are now disappearing

Merely an echo

comes ending the tune

So here I am

in a world chasing shadows

Looking above asking

where is the moon

Reviews

[Ken e Bujold]

Terrific poem Will. one of your very best. Superb diction, and line scans that make for an enjoyable stroll in the moonlight.

ken

[willweb]

Thanks so much Ken. It means a lot coming from an amazing poet like you

[light and ashes]

very well written....I will probably be by to read again.

[willweb]

Thank you, I am glad you liked this one enough to want to read it again.

[light and ashes]

Sure did...

[John the Baptist]

A sense of loss pervades this one. The moon and other heavenly bodies represent a better time, and now they are absent. Someone else was in the picture back then, but now things have changed. Thus, the moon is absent.

[willweb]

Yep, that is about the size of it. Thank so much John for your visit.

[Julie McCarthy (juliesp..]

Beautiful you’re on a roll tonight lol
Great poem loved it
Fave lines
Walking alone
through this evergreen valley
Pine needle whispers
to torment my mind

[willweb]

Aw, thanks so much Julie. You always have such nice things to say to me. Happy Valentine's Day.

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

Beautiful! For some reason, this made me think of the movie, "The Legend of 1900." It's a lovely film that has a heart. If you haven't seen it, you really should.

[willweb]

Thank you so much Linda. I will look up that movie and check it out when I get a chance. I appreciate your kind words always.

[willweb]

Happy Valentine's Day

[Linda Marie Van Tassell]

Happy Valentine's Day to you. :)