the darkness is midnight
the moon is misty
and all the stars are hiding
the man stands staring in the distance
his feet are poised
should he stay or should he go?
a moment later
the stars are back again
the moon is radiant
his soul brings hope
he straightens his hat
it’s time to go
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Image credit: Darksouls 1 @ Pixabay
For the visually challenged reader, this image shows a monochrome photo of a man wearing a suit and a hat, standing at the edge of a small stone bridge. The man is facing away from us. There is a full moon visible in the background and some trees. The whole scene is surrounded by fog.
Written in response to Sadje‘s What Do You See #227 photo prompt
luna's on line 
Oh I love this transition of mood from sadness to hopefulness. Lovely poem Chris. Thank you so much for joining in.
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I’m glad that you liked it. Thank you so much, Sadje.
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You’re always welcome my dear friend 💞
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You capture the mood of the picture beautifully, Chris. The darkness of midnight which always carries the hope of the dawn.
Short atmospheric verses which say all that needs to be said.
And leave the ending open – he will go, but which way will he take?
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Anonymous is me, Jenne49. Don’t know why!
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Oh, Jenne, that confused me a bit! But thank you so much – I’m so pleased that you liked my poem.
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You said a LOT in four short stanzas, Chris. Beautifully written, and (as was mentioned in another comment) the transition to some hope was heartening.
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That’s very kind, thank you, Dave.
Like you saw yesterday, brevity is my new way to do things.
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You’re welcome, Chris! Brevity definitely has its appeal. 🙂
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⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Thanks, Philip. I really like your stars!
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😊🎶😊
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I would also stay a while and wait! Some hope does exist in the end. Beautiful poem, my dear Chris.🤙💖🌟
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There’s always a light shining somewhere. Thank you, Aladin. ✨🌚💛
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And the tides are undecided, held by Selene’s hand… until the sound of one step, then another and another…
Moonlightful, Chris.
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I’m always happy to see Selene – and Luna, of course.
Yes, let’s walk slowly, together…
Thanks, Nick.
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I like the ambiguity of the last line – time to go – Is he turned toward life or death?
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Thank, Val – I’m hoping he’s just going someway else. Maybe it’s better, too!
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Oh, this was lovely, Chris. I enjoyed the mystical feel to it, the alignment of the stars, and the choice. Beautiful.
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I’m so pleased that you liked it. Thank you, Diana.
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Hi Chris, this is a powerful poem.
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Thank you so much, Robbie!
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My pleasure, Chris
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A special moment of reflection in time. Beautifully done, Chris.
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That sounds so much. Thank you, Mason.
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You’re welcome.
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so lovely, Chris…. beautifully captured 🤍✨
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Aww, thank you so much, Destiny💛
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my pleasure 🤍
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Thanks for sharing this idea. I follow your blog but can you follow mine. Anita
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I’ve had a little look on your post just now – water lilies. How lovely with Anita!
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Lovely poem, Chris!
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Thank you so much, Nicole!
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Ooh, I love this poem, Chris! I felt like I was in the poem as I read it.
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I’m so pleased that you liked it. Thank you so much, Liz.
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You’re welcome, Chris. 🙂
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Nice poem.
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Thanks, Andrew.
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You’re welcome.
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Love the way it worked out for him. Beautifully written.
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Thank you so much, Dora.
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Awesome take, Chris! I really love this.
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Aww, thank you, Maria.
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You’re welcome 🙂
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Excellent take Chris, loved your poem!
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Thank you so much, Carol Anne.
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Such an intriguing image! I like the ideas you got out of it!😀
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I’m glad that you enjoyed that. Thanks, Debra!
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This was wonderful, Chris! An excellent write!
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Thank you so much, Nancy!
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Most welcome, Chris.
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I love the move in mood, wonderful ❤️
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I’m pleased that you liked that. Thank you, Gary!
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Sometimes we just need to stop and take a deep breath before we move along.
Nice verses.
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That’s true – thanks, Jules!
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(((Hugs)))
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Really nice poem.
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Thank you!
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You’re most welcome.
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I don’t know why I love the moon, stars and the whole twilight, it is so much more but it seems so less at the same time. 🌟❤️
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Either way it’s lovely, isn’t it!✨
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You could definitely begin a mystery book with those first two stanzas.😍🤩
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Now there’s a thought – but maybe not just yet! 😉
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If we can see the stars, there’s still hope, yes? Beautifully crafted, Chris.
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Thank you so much, Denise!
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You’ve set the transition of mood so well Chris❤️
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Thank you, Mich!
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I love your contrast between the darkness of midnight and the radiant moonlight!
~David
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Thank you so much, David!
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Such a lovely poem
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Thank you so much, Lynn!
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Beautiful, Chris! I love using the bridge as the midpoint between darkness and light. Perfect!
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Thanks, Susan. Great photo though!
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