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March Super Moon
Photo by Margaret Simon
I am your silent super moon
I light the equinox sky
I touch the tips of trees
I hear nocturnal owls
I whisper secrets to your soul.
I am your silent super moon
I tell the myths of constellations
I cry tears for fading Earth
I pretend to keep my eyes on you.
I pull tides of ocean waves.
I am your silent super moon.
I wonder if I’m magical
I play hide-n-seek with stars
I carry your wishes in my moondust
Sprinkle heaven with hope.
I am your silent super moon.
(c) Margaret Simon
This poem came to me in stages beginning with my morning walk with the super moon earlier this week. I was reminded of this form when Elisabeth Ellington used it to write a response poem to the first poem in my book Bayou Song, I am a Beckoning Brown Bayou. I’ve used the form with students and adults in writing workshops. Here is a template for the form. If you use it to create your own poem or have students respond, let me know. I love to share how Bayou Song inspires on my book Facebook page.
Reflections on the Teche 
Absolutely stunning, Margaret. This your classic voice.
Your comment means so much. I am at the SCBWI conference and yesterday one of the speakers talked about brand. I’ve been resistant to do this for myself, but in my notebook I wrote in big letters POETRY. We share this passion and should be shouting it out from the rooftops.
Yes, you are magic… I didn’t get to see if with my eyes but I’m glad I could see the magic from your words Margaret.
I am your silent super moon.
I wonder if I’m magical
I play hide-n-seek with stars
I carry your wishes in my moondust
Sprinkle heaven with hope.
I am your silent super moon.
Bonnie
Beautiful imagery, and a captivating photo! “I cry tears for fading Earth,” so sad – I could just cry. So much emotion here. From a lover of the moon, I thank you – just lovely.
Amazing imagery. And thank you for the links to this format. I may just have to try it.
This is beautiful, Margaret.
What a beautiful poem, Margaret! I take part in a new moon mediation each month so I appreciate your poem’s tribute to the power of the moon! Thank you for sharing! – Krista
I’ve been waffling about whether to have my students take a 30 day poem-a-day challenge in April…but reading this today is pushing me toward yes. I think I’ll chat with them about it tomorrow! (Either way I’ll share your I am poem with them as a mentor text!)
Beautiful and peaceful. I love this line, “I carry your wishes in my moondust”. I may have to try out your template for a future post! Your Bayou Song book inspires so much!
I really love this form. I liked Elisabeth’s use of it the other day & I like it again here. This is inspiring me to share it with my students as we move towards poetry, especially because I’m already thinking about how to use Bayou Song. This line is one of my favourites, “I tell the myths of constellations” but really, the imagery in general is lovely. Thanks for the inspiration.
Oh, Margaret, there is so much to like in the imagery of your super moon poem. I especially like “Sprinkle heaven with hope.” Your stunning photo pairs well with your poem. Thanks for sharing the template. I’d read Elizabeth Ellington’s poem earlier and thought this would be fun form to work with.
As beautiful to read as the super moon is to see
Ah, this is so lovely. (I also love the photo!) So many images that create a character and a rich story for me as a reader.