Saturday, May 29, 2021

MOONFALL

 THE SUNDAY MUSE #162, submitted May 28, 2021


MOONFALL

It appeared the moon had fallen 

Leaving the blackbird, in quite a muddle

Just himself and this other fellow

Found it in a puddle


He thought “We must tell the others

They’ll be wondering why

Like us, they’ve become accustomed

To find it in the sky”


Well, what comes next, he wondered

As he pondered with a frown

T’will be a frightful puzzle

When the sun comes falling down 


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20 comments:

  1. JimMay 29, 2021 at 8:36 AM

    What comes next, the flooded worms and their like come to the surface if the aren't drowning, and the other birds will follow to the ground level for yummy pickings.
    "this other fellow" is his own reflection in the puddle. The white blob? We'll find out from future writings and comments. It is glued to the ground, it doesn't leave a reflecttion or a shadow.
    We'll be watching the Indy, shared with the Colonial Gulf Tournament.
    ..

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    1. indybevMay 29, 2021 at 12:07 PM

      I'm well aware the "other fellow" is a reflection, Jim, and the "white blob" isn't the fallen moon ... but I'm looking through the eyes of the black bird, remember!!

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    2. JimJune 1, 2021 at 8:48 PM

      :)

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  2. HelenMay 29, 2021 at 10:17 AM

    Another clever response to the image .... for adult and child alike. Would be fun to illustrate your poem .... Happy Decoration Day.

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  3. Carrie Van HornMay 29, 2021 at 1:10 PM

    I love the view through the black bird's eyes. This is wonderful Bev!

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  4. LisaMay 29, 2021 at 9:34 PM

    Very fun! He'll certainly be surprised when the sun evaporates the puddle and the moon doesn't come back!

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  5. Laura BloomsburyMay 30, 2021 at 3:41 AM

    super fun ending to this ditty

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  6. C. SandlinMay 30, 2021 at 7:46 AM

    This made me laugh! An oops! moon. :)

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  7. Gillena CoxMay 30, 2021 at 7:50 AM

    Oh yes indeed luv your rhyme. Thanks for dropping by my blog today Bev

    Much💚love

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  8. SunitaMay 30, 2021 at 9:36 AM

    What a wonderfully happy poem! Loved it Indy :)

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  9. JadeLiMay 30, 2021 at 4:20 PM

    This has the feel of a nursery rhyme to me. I can see a children's book built around this idea.

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  10. Jewish Young ProfessionalMay 30, 2021 at 6:44 PM

    Fun poem with wonderful rhyme!

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  11. qbitMay 30, 2021 at 7:01 PM

    "T’will be a frightful puzzle / When the sun comes falling down " - LOL! Nice!

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  12. TruedessaMay 30, 2021 at 7:22 PM

    Clever use of rhyme with an interesting twist. Who knows where the sun might appear?

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  13. Sherry Blue SkyMay 30, 2021 at 8:15 PM

    The moon falling and the birds alarmed.........what a clever take on the picture!

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  14. robkistnerMay 31, 2021 at 6:53 AM

    Love the tufn of humor here Bev, well done! 🙂

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  15. Marion HortonMay 31, 2021 at 8:56 AM

    This was such fun to read - it made me think of Chicken Licken.

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  16. Ken / rivrvlogrMay 31, 2021 at 5:09 PM

    One does have to wonder what the bird thinks of the moon in this state.

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  17. purplepeninportland.comJune 1, 2021 at 5:35 PM

    Delightful reading, Bev!

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  18. Susie ClevengerJune 4, 2021 at 10:31 AM

    Oh my, a scary thought to have the sun fall. Love this tale!

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