Poem: Man in The Moon by Brenda Arledge

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   Peggy Wposted 3 years ago

   Brenda never fails to challenge our perceptions.  In this case, she humanizes the man in the moon. Is he sad?  You decide by reading her poem. https://letterpile.com/poetry/Poem-Man-in-The-Moon

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      Miebakagh57posted 3 years agoin reply to this

      I'm fascinated by the- Man-in-the-Moon myth, any time I read or write about the Moon.                                                  My research opines that some beings has lived a sort of life younder there on the Moon, before the Big Bang took place.                                       Brenda, has really wrote a short, lively, and nice poem that I like.

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      snakeslaneposted 3 years agoin reply to this

      Thanks for posting Peggy. A sad man in the moon is an intriguing idea, and a poignant image. Nice work Brenda.

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         Brenda Arledgeposted 3 years agoin reply to this

         Thank you.
         I love John's too.
         
         No worries about posting ...it's two different forum's.
         I think we'll be okay.

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   surovi99posted 3 years ago

   Thank you, Peggy, for posting this Brenda's poem. Yes, she is highly creative when she pictures the face of a man on the moon. She wonders if he is sad or lonely. Loved her poem immensely. Thank you, Brenda, for the wonderful share.

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      Brenda Arledgeposted 3 years agoin reply to this

      Rosina
      Doesn't everyone picture a face in the moon?
      
      I see it every night.

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         Miebakagh57posted 3 years agoin reply to this

         It's a common phenomena. But certain are not used to seeing it.

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            Brenda Arledgeposted 3 years agoin reply to this

            Miebakagh
            That confuses me.

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               Miebakagh57posted 3 years agoin reply to this

               Peace.

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         Jodahposted 3 years agoin reply to this

         You won’t believe me..but I don’t see a face. I see a rabbit. True!

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            Brenda Arledgeposted 3 years agoin reply to this

            A rabbit???
            I've got to see a picture.
            
            Okay...next time I get to see the moon, I'll look to see if I can see a rabbit.
            
            It won't be tonight because it is snowing & will probably be overcast.
            
            A rabbit??? Must be a different viewpoint.  Lol.

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               Jodahposted 3 years agoin reply to this

               Yes, a different perspective obviously. I definitely see long ears there kind of like one of those chocolate bunnies you get at Easter. We re down under here, maybe we see the Moon upside down lol.

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                  Brenda Arledgeposted 3 years agoin reply to this

                  John
                  You're cracking me up. Lol!!
                  Just cause your down under...I doubt if it's upside down, but I'll try to picture my moon upside down & let ya know.
                  
                  Chocolate Bunny Rabbit ears...
                  This is got to be a first for the Man in the Moon.
                  
                  Are you sure it's the moon?  Maybe it's an alien planet that only Aussie's can see.

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                     Jodahposted 3 years agoin reply to this

                     Now who’s cracking who up? I know we are a long way away but…..actually we do see different star constellations here in the Southern Hemisphere like the Southern Cross, so maybe anything is possible. But, whatever…it’s a rabbit and I’m sticking to it. Now, I think I need to write a poem about it.

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                        Brenda Arledgeposted 3 years agoin reply to this

                        LMAO....I can't wait to read your Poem.
                        
                        This is gonna be good.

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            Miebakagh57posted 3 years agoin reply to this

            John, this comment is coming late. I believe there was a glitch in the middle of the day on hubpages end.                                              One thinker claim that insects lives on the Moon. How about that?

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               Brenda Arledgeposted 3 years agoin reply to this

               Miebakagh
               I've never heard that one.

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                  Jodahposted 3 years agoin reply to this

                  That is interesting, Miebakagh. Microscopic insects?

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                     Miebakagh57posted 3 years agoin reply to this

                     John, that may be. But actual size of cockroachs, house flies, mosquitoes. You got the rest. Thanks.

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                  Miebakagh57posted 3 years agoin reply to this

                  Brenda, here's something I tried to told John yesterday.                                          The ancients saw mountains, hills, valleys, seas and rivers on the Moon with the naked eye, before the invention of the telescope. Does that mean something to you? I once wrote that the fair mermaids initially habitated the Moon, before the judgemental  Big Bang took place. Surely, you also will have a problem with this?

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                     Brenda Arledgeposted 3 years agoin reply to this

                     Miebakagh
                     I don't use a telescope either...just the naked eye.
                     
                     Mountains, hills, seas...maybe a reflection of some kind??
                     Mermaids...now that one is a stretch.
                     
                     I think I read an article about mermaids somewhere.
                     
                     Okay Miebakagh...you got to start penning this stuff down.
                     Go to a library and work.

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                        Miebakagh57posted 3 years agoin reply to this

                        Brenda, homework already done...two years or so ago.                                   I don't have to post a link here to incur  HubPages wrath.                                    Happy new year 2022!

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                           Brenda Arledgeposted 3 years agoin reply to this

                           Miebakagh...
                           Awe...don't make me laugh.
                           
                           We'd love to read your words & you know how to maneuver on Hubpages.

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   Brenda Arledgeposted 3 years ago

   Peggy
   Thank you so much for posting this one.
   I love how you introduce it by saying I humanize the man in the moon.

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   Brenda Arledgeposted 3 years ago

   Rosina
   Thank you.
   I always wonder when I look at the man in the moon.
   
   Maybe it's just me, but my imagination runs wild.

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   Pamela99posted 3 years ago

   I am glad you are posting so many good articles, Peggy. I guess this will be our way to comment for now. This was such a enjoyable poem to read.

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   Jodahposted 3 years ago

   What a delightful poem Brenda has written and the accompanying songs and quotes are wonderful. Thank you for sharing in the forum, Peg.

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   Brenda Arledgeposted 3 years ago

   John
   Thank you.
   I'm truly glad you like this one.
   
   Peggy is going to town.  She has posted several and the way she introduces each one us unique.

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   Brenda Arledgeposted 3 years ago

   Pamela
   Thanks.
   
   I think Peggy is doing a wonderful job.

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   Brenda Arledgeposted 3 years ago

   Thanks Peggy...
   You are awesome.
   
   You are truly helping us out during this dilemma.

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    Misbah786posted 3 years ago

    Bredz, I missed reading this one before. You've written a beautiful poem. It's always a pleasure to read your work. I also loved the quote by Rumi. Thank you very much, Peggy, for starting this forum, and thank you so much, Bredz, for penning this beautiful poem.
    Love and Blessings to both of you!

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    bhattucposted 3 years ago

    A well composed and thought provoking poetry by Brenda. Nice work.

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    pstraubie48posted 3 years ago

    Brenda's poem makes me wonder .... I choose to believe that glorious orb shining so brightly is to light our hearts each time we see it. The joy of its beauty beams down on us.

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    Brenda Arledgeposted 3 years ago

    Misbah
    I didn't receive notifications about this one.
    I'm glad you found this one and Peggy is doing a great job at posting forums.
    Thanks for your kind words.
    Have a great day ~
    ~ Bredz

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    Brenda Arledgeposted 3 years ago

    Umesh
    Thank you so much.
    My brain usually spins out of control with unusual thoughts.

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    Brenda Arledgeposted 3 years ago

    Miebakagh
    I've never heard of beings living there before the big bang.
    
    My thought...the moon didnt exist before the big bang.
    But I'm glad the moon captures your attention.

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       Miebakagh57posted 3 years agoin reply to this

       Brenda, the Moon, was there along with the earth, the sun, and tiny but mega stars, and other planets as they spun the universe. It's hardly noted by the majority. Thanks.

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    Brenda Arledgeposted 3 years ago

    Patricia
    I love the way you think.
    For the moon to have such a purpose...to light up our hearts each time we see it.
    Fantastic!

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    jansharesposted 3 years ago

    Wow! What an imaginative piece of writing, Brenda. This is the ultimate show of poetic skill, in my opinion. Your have given life, personality and emotion to something we take for granted. Although we are intrigued by the moon, I don't think most of us give it humanity. Well done!

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    Brenda Arledgeposted 3 years ago

    Jan
    Thank you so much for appreciating this piece of work.
    I suppose I did give the moon a bit of a personality.
    But hey...he's the Man in the Moon.
    I love your excitement & Congratulations on writing a book.

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       jansharesposted 3 years agoin reply to this

       Thank you so much, Brenda. I'm happy to have completed the journey.
       You elicit excitement with your writing.

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    Treshtyposted 3 years ago

    Looks like this website is really into something extremely serious renovation HAHAHA as a Web design student these people really amazed me in terms of programming. So, we're all hoping for the best!!!!!!
    
    Anyways, I thank you so much to Ms Woods for sharing Ms Brenda's poetry!
    So we can leave a comment.
    
    I so love this!!! As one of those moon lover this poetry is truly appreciated, yeah you're right my friend, I think he's lonely for seeing every happenings in here specially nowadays. Be gentle to them, they've been in so much pain. Said he, when the fiery sun aroused. I miss you a bunch Ms Brenda!!!!!!
    Sending lots of I love yous and super power hugs!!!!!!!!

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       Brenda Arledgeposted 3 years agoin reply to this

       Chrish
       Thank you! I've missed you too.
       
       I'm glad I'm not the only one who can see the Man in the Moon has feelings.

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    Treshtyposted 3 years ago

    Really good to see your face Sir John!!!!  HAHA

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    Jodahposted 3 years ago

    Okay poem done…The Rabbit in The Moon
    Sounds like The Elephant in The Room

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       Brenda Arledgeposted 3 years agoin reply to this

       Hey John
       I read your poem, The Rabbit in the Moon.
       
       I posted it on a forum. 
       Can't wait to read the responses.

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          Jodahposted 3 years agoin reply to this

          I saw that, Brenda. Many thanks.

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             Miebakagh57posted 3 years agoin reply to this

             Brenda, I'm yet to see the poem, Rabbit in the Moon. Give a link here in this forum.

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                snakeslaneposted 3 years agoin reply to this

                https://hubpages.com/literature/There-I … oon-a-Poem

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                   Miebakagh57posted 3 years agoin reply to this

                   Snakeslan, thanks for the link.                                               @Brenda, I've read the Rabbit in the Moon. It's a nice poem. John, must be an art artist with his unrefutable picture of the rabbit on the Moon.

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                      Brenda Arledgeposted 3 years agoin reply to this

                      No problem

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                         Miebakagh57posted 3 years agoin reply to this

                         You're welcome.

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                         Brenda Arledgeposted 3 years agoin reply to this

                         I'm not sure about an artist, but he has one great imagination.   Of course, that's what nakes him a great writer & we love that.

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                   Brenda Arledgeposted 3 years agoin reply to this

                   Thanks.
                   I love your poetry.

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                      snakeslaneposted 3 years agoin reply to this

                      Thank you. It’s been awhile since I posted anything here. Good to see you’ve found a work-around for writers to communicate, and respond to each other’s work, now that we can no longer comment in the feed.

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                         Brenda Arledgeposted 3 years agoin reply to this

                         Thanks.
                         We're all working together on this one.

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                snakeslaneposted 3 years agoin reply to this

                Oops didn’t realize had already been posted in another thread. Well it’s here now.

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                   Jodahposted 3 years agoin reply to this

                   lol, all good Verlie.

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                Brenda Arledgeposted 3 years agoin reply to this

                Miebakagh
                Here is John's poem
                https://hubpages.com/literature/There-I … oon-a-Poem

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                   Miebakagh57posted 3 years agoin reply to this

                   Brenda, thanks. Snakeslane had link me already. I enjoy the sweet and short read.

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             Brenda Arledgeposted 3 years agoin reply to this

             You're welcome

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    Brenda Arledgeposted 3 years ago

    "The Man In The Moon" stirred up alot of controversy this year.
    
    Here's to hoping we all see the same moon as we loom up tonight to cheer on the New Year 2022.

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    Miebakagh57posted 3 years ago

    'Concrete evidence of...life on the waxing-waning Moon'. Read that article.

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       Brenda Arledgeposted 3 years agoin reply to this

       Miebakagh
       I just read one of your poems & I will read this article later today.
       
       
       I am quite behind schedule & I do miss reading alot of articles.
       
       Sorry.

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          Miebakagh57posted 3 years agoin reply to this

          Thank you, Brenda. No problem just take your time.
          
          Now that I've got a laptop, I've published another article today.
          
          You're always welcome.
          
          Happy new year and stay safe.

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             Brenda Arledgeposted 3 years agoin reply to this

             Sweet!!
             
             I'm so happy for you.   Thanking God for getting you a laptop.

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                Miebakagh57posted 3 years agoin reply to this

                Brenda, so sweet of you to say that. It enthused me.

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                   Brenda Arledgeposted 3 years agoin reply to this

                   There's a purpose to everything & to everything a reason.
                   
                   God knows what we need & when

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                      Miebakagh57posted 3 years agoin reply to this

                      Yes, Brenda. I agree completely with you.

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    Brenda Arledgeposted 3 years ago

    I'll get to that later.

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       Miebakagh57posted 3 years agoin reply to this

       No problem. Thanks.

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