Moon Gazer
2009 April 5
Is the moon tired?
She looks so pale,
Within her misty veil:
She scales the sky from east to west,
And takes no rest.
Before the coming of the night
The moon shows papery white;
Before the dawning of the day
She fades away.
From Sing-Song by Christina Rossetti (1830-1894)
Beautiful poem and picture!
i have a moon boy on my hands and so do love this poem. thank you for sharing it.
cuie momy
Fabulous photos! Love the poem, too.
Beautiful pictures and poem!
That poem goes so well with those beautiful photos!
Lovely pictures and poem! Sunnyboy loves the moon too
I love it! My little 18 month old is So into the moon!
Cindy
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Beautiful!!
I love Rossetti’s poetry! And what a sweet little moongazer alongside!
Oh, lovely!
the poem & the little girl)
Seriously. Frame that photo of your daughter.
Forgot to mention, I heard another C. G Rossetti poem (The caterpillar) and love that as well. We might have to look her up. Thanks, Lisa!
nice poem! Love your pics as always.