Moon Talk

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Moon Talk

The moon shone bright in the star-filled night

And I looked at the moon with glee,

"Oh, moon of old, astronaut bold

Will soon be landing on thee."


But the moon's pale face with its usual grace

Just stared back haughtily,

As if to say in its cold proud way

"What! And astronaut land on me?"


"Oh yes," said I to the moon in the sky

As it spun on its orbital way

"Oh yes, quite soon we'll reach you, moon,

And land on you one day."


The moon looked down and seemed to frown

As it lazily sailed through the night,

As if to say, "You may come one day

When you've put your own world right."


And so they came, looking for fame,

Seeking a way to the stars,

Bursting with pride on that historic ride

And shouting, "Next stop Mars."


But the moon shone on, its privacy gone,

With the same cold look on its face

That said, "Things on Earth are getting worse,

I don't think you're ready for space." 

Simple Rhymes - By Ruby N RamsellWhere stories live. Discover now