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Full Moon Rising

What is it about a moon that's full
That lends itself to song and verse,
And mesmerizes every one of us
As in its beauty we immerse?

This globe of unmatched beauty
Brings lovers and dreamers near,
And share its light for all to see
This wondrous gold laced sphere.

The full moon a gift to everyone
No matter where we might be,
It lights a path to guide the way
If we'll take the time to see.

Take my hand, we'll walk together
Through this moon lit mystic door,
Guided by a golden beam of light
Hopes and dreams we will explore.

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This poem, "Full Moon Rising," demonstrates a clear understanding of rhythm and rhyme, which contributes to its overall flow. However, there are areas where the language could be more precise and evocative to enhance the reader's engagement.

In the first stanza, the phrase "lends itself to song and verse" feels somewhat generic. It could be beneficial to provide a more specific image or sensation that the full moon evokes. For example, does it inspire melancholy ballads, lively dances, or perhaps whispered lullabies?

The second stanza introduces the idea of the moon bringing "lovers and dreamers near," but it doesn't delve into the implications of this. Exploring how the moon affects these individuals or their interactions could add depth to the poem.

The third stanza's line "It lights a path to guide the way" is a common trope. To make this line more unique and interesting, consider describing the path or the journey in a more detailed or unexpected way.

The final stanza could benefit from a stronger conclusion. The current ending, "Hopes and dreams we will explore," is somewhat vague. Providing a specific hope or dream, or a concrete image associated with exploration, could make the ending more impactful.

Lastly, the poem could benefit from more varied sentence structures. Most lines begin with "The" or "It," which can make the poem feel repetitive. Experimenting with different sentence structures could make the poem more dynamic and engaging.

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Either way ... .. its light for dancing

Indeed it is!!! Thanks for reading, Will

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Hi William, I enjoyed your poem. The rhyme is consistant and it has a natural flow that I appreciate. I thought you may improve the poem a little by adding a dash of aliteration:

That lends itself to song and verse,
It could be, That lends itself to voice and verse.

This is only my suggestion, I won't be offended is you choose to ignore it, or if you choose to use it.
Great job, Ruby :) xx

Give and grow - let's raise our verses together. I'm happy to comment on your work and appreciate a comment on mine.

Hi Ruby.

Once again, thanks for reading and for commenting. I'll have to give your suggestion some thought, just might work.
Full moon tomorrow (Wolf Moon)

Hopefully it will be clear where you live.

Best wishes, Will

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I lie your title, it put me in mind of Credence Clear Water. But that is not what the poem is about, it is just a random stray thought. I really liked your poem, as I am partial to the Moon in any faze. these are my favorite lines:

The full moon a gift to everyone
No matter where we might be,
It lights a path to guide the way
If we'll take the time to see.

*hugs, Cat

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Howdy Cat.

Thanks for reading and for your comments. I probably, subliminally, was thinking of Credence Clearwater when I titled it. Thanks for the reminder, I just found it on my playlist and listened to it.

Hope you can see tomorrow's full moon.

All my best, Will

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Full moon tomorrow...I will watch for it. Thank you for the reminder!

*hugs, Cat

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