And Also The Moon by geekorner

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poetry · @geekorner · Jan 27 '18 (edited)

$6.29

And Also The Moon

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You are the sun,
and also the moon.
Full of hidden meanings,
you hang above me.

In these dark streets
your light guides me,
and also the moon,
showing me the way.

You hang above me,
I come to you
as a supplicant,
full of hidden meanings.

Soft and silent whispers,
showing me the way.
You are the sun,
in these dark streets.

As a supplicant,
I make you an offering,
in these dark streets,
full of hidden meanings.

I come to you.
You hang above me,
soft and silent whispers
showing me the way.

And also the moon.

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As always, this piece is dedicated to the generous and lovely @mamadini.
Thanks to all the Isle of Write members who gave feedback on this piece: @whoshim, @jrhughes, @sunravelme, @authorofthings, and @dbooster

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The image used in this post is Titian's The Death of [Acateon](https://www.greekmythology.com/Myths/Heroes/Actaeon/actaeon.html), 1559-1576, and is Public Commons.

© Guy Shalev 2018.

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@baboyed1000 · Jan 30 '18

A halo as a guide to our feet, 
A great love we find in God to meet, 
Soft on the skin, 
Gentle on the soul

That is what moon does... A great piece there

👍 geekorner

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@geekorner · Jan 31 '18

But also a thing to throw shade in the night, and twist and twirl our feelings. For there's a reason "lunacy" contains "lunar" within.

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@carmalain7 · Jan 26 '18

$0.05

the repeating lines throughout the poem creates a whimsical, almost dreamlike atmosphere that is supported by the short punctuated and consistent stanzas.

the ever shifting verse like smoke the narrator reaches out to only to see it pass through their fingers.

As a reader, it speaks to a deep seated and whole bodied connection as strong as any love story.

It's a beautiful piece, Guy, no wasted words anywhere. ++

👍 geekorner

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@geekorner · Jan 28 '18

>the repeating lines throughout the poem creates a whimsical, almost dreamlike atmosphere that is supported by the short punctuated and consistent stanzas.

I've always wanted to write a poem in this form. The poem I like most, which is written in this form, uses it to weave together fairy-tales, so I very much agree on the playful and half-there feeling it lends itself to.

And well, it *is* a love story. Thank you for the kind words :)

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@creatr · Aug 10 '18 (edited)

Hello @geekorner,

I'm here via participation in Block Chain Poets.

I found this very interesting and engaging, particularly the device of shuffling repeated lines from one verse to the next. The rhythm you developed is very pleasing.

Thank you for sharing.

😄😇😄
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@haisa · Jan 26 '18

$0.02

I like your pairing of the sun and the moon. It makes me think of the fact that the moon is only visible to us because it reflects the sun's light. Good job!

👍 geekorner

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@geekorner · Jan 28 '18

That aspect of the moon is so fruitful for poetry, but it rarely sees mention in this sense. I'm glad I've found a fellow lover of that. If you look at The Ring, a few posts down, you'll see another stanza making use of said image and fact :)

👍 haisa

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@mamadini · Jan 27 '18

$0.08

Such beauty and so sensual.  <3

There is a light of a light
dark within dark
and shinning
stars to see

👍 geekorner

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@geekorner · Jan 28 '18

And the stars watch everything from above, do they not? The ever-changing face of the moon. The rise and fall of the unconquered sun.

And the blinking stars watch, unblinking.

And yours is the light that speaks through me.

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@moeknows · Jan 27 '18

I really like how you were able to slightly change the meaning of the title line throughout the poem.  It keeps us readers on our toes.  Good write.

👍 geekorner

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@geekorner · Jan 28 '18

Not just the title line, but most lines repeat!

Though yes, the title-line in particular was the nucleus of the piece. Glad you liked it :)

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@mrblu · Feb 1 '18

$0.03

wow this is awesome upvoted

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@shadow3scalpel · Jan 26 '18

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@wandrnrose7 · Jan 27 '18 (edited)

Your flow is beautiful... I love  how you lead the reader through the relationship. 
>Soft and silent whispers,
showing me the way.

The tone of worship here...
>As a supplicant,
I make you an offering,
in these dark streets,
full of hidden meanings.

It is an all-consuming love.

👍 geekorner

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@geekorner · Jan 28 '18

Thank you. I am glad the tone and intent of the piece have come through :)

I do find this form of poetry in particular lends itself to the flow. I'm glad I tried my hand at it.

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