New Moon
Sanaa -
October 18, 2017
Earlier PoemsPoetry

Between nothingness and pain
I chose to linger, and like new moon
cradled ebony skies.

Why is the new moon partially
hidden, I wonder as emotions gave way
to impossible dreams.

Perhaps like humans, she too
has demons, who threaten to claw
into the subconscious mind.

I glance once again, admiring the
new moon, her power and strength
before finally resigning to bed.

 

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52 Responses

  1. Susan says:
    October 18, 2017 at 10:40 pm

    Oh! Magnificent!
    Wisdom.
    I believe we and she are indeed alike, refusing to see the sun at times and at other times shining bravely and wildly.

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  2. Khaya Ronkainen says:
    October 18, 2017 at 11:06 pm

    Wonderful piece, Sanaa. I especially love this line:
    “Why is the new moon partially hidden…”
    A wonder to ponder on and marvel at!

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  3. Sumana Roy says:
    October 18, 2017 at 11:51 pm

    The poem triggers so many thoughts. Love the painting you’ve used for the poem too.

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  4. John Buchanan says:
    October 19, 2017 at 12:01 am

    Your first verse really hit home for me, it seems that is where I spend much of my time. Lovely penmanship.

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  5. kanzensakura says:
    October 19, 2017 at 5:37 am

    A lovely poem. The first stanza really touched me.

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  6. Rosemary Nissen-Wade says:
    October 19, 2017 at 6:54 am

    Beautifully reflective – as befits the Moon.

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  7. Sherry Blue Sky says:
    October 19, 2017 at 7:34 am

    It is intriguing to think of the moon having angst……..thankfully she also has power and strength, as do we. Smiles.

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  8. Gina says:
    October 19, 2017 at 2:15 pm

    There is a calmness that runs through your words like the soft acceptance of death. Beautiful XXX

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  9. marja says:
    October 19, 2017 at 4:53 pm

    Love the third stanza which is powerful and clever. Lovely poem

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  10. gillena says:
    October 19, 2017 at 5:58 pm

    Luv the power and strength of your New Moon, once she gets over her shyness, Sanaa.

    Much😊love

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  11. kaykuala h says:
    October 19, 2017 at 6:03 pm

    I glance once again, admiring the
    new moon, her power and strength
    before finally resigning to bed.

    It may just rekindle pleasant dreams!

    Hank

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  12. annell4 says:
    October 19, 2017 at 9:53 pm

    What a wonderful poem!!! Thank you.

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  13. Anita says:
    October 19, 2017 at 11:11 pm

    New Moon’s power inspires!

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  14. Myrna says:
    October 19, 2017 at 11:22 pm

    I like the comparison between us and the new moon. Hopefully, we will fill out with light, like the moon does. Great poem!

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  15. Sara McNulty says:
    October 20, 2017 at 1:01 am

    Thoughtful poem, Sanaa. I love, “before finally resigning to bed.”

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  16. Paul says:
    October 20, 2017 at 3:16 am

    Clever direction to take. Perhaps the moon has to reveal herself slowly and carefully.

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  17. Xenia Tran says:
    October 20, 2017 at 3:20 am

    A beautiful poem Sanaa and I especially love the way you connect with the moon in your final stanza with ‘I glance once again, admiring the new moon, her power and strength’, accepting the inspiration she is offering you xxx

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  18. Bjorn Rudberg says:
    October 20, 2017 at 3:22 am

    Oh I love the pull of the moon… we are water too I think.

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  19. Kim M. Russell says:
    October 20, 2017 at 3:23 am

    I love the opening lines:
    ‘Between nothingness and pain
    I chose to linger’
    it sounds so sad. I also enjoyed:
    ‘I glance once again, admiring the
    new moon, her power and strength
    before finally resigning to bed’.

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  20. Bev says:
    October 20, 2017 at 3:28 am

    As are we, the moon is periodically reduced to basics, only to call on her resilience and rebuild to her full self! Great poem.

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  21. Gayle Walters Rose says:
    October 20, 2017 at 3:47 am

    Perhaps as the moon moves through her different phases her strength and fortitude waxes and wanes as the tides that she creates. Food for thought, Sanaa.

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  22. Marina Sofia says:
    October 20, 2017 at 4:00 am

    I like the idea of the moon being ‘eaten’ or haunted by demons… Great imagery!

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  23. Jane Dougherty says:
    October 20, 2017 at 4:01 am

    Magical 🙂

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  24. Mary says:
    October 20, 2017 at 4:03 am

    Very philosophical, Sanaa! I like it. Indeed perhaps she too has demons….we all do! Smiles.

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  25. Kathy Reed says:
    October 20, 2017 at 8:43 am

    You found a new way to think of a new moon.. Lovely!

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  26. Amaya says:
    October 21, 2017 at 4:48 am

    The moon being haunted by demons like humans are is such a wondrous thought. Ties the push and pull of moon and earth together even more, like two friends with a shared secret.

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