Moon Smile (poem) by Regis Auffray on AuthorsDen

Reviewed by Jms Bell

Reviewed on January 25, 2025

MARVELOUS, REGIS! A FINE ODE TO THE SPECIAL BEAUTY OF WINTER. LOVED THIS KEEPER AND THANK YOU. LOVE, BLESSINGS AND FAITH...HIS+INSPIRATIONS

Reviewed by lois christensen

Reviewed on August 19, 2014

The image you created about the moon, is awesome.

Reviewed by J. Roseline

Reviewed on August 4, 2013

Moon is the most fascinating topic for a poem, poets across the globe have addressed the moon in different ways.
In our country in India mothers address the moon as chanda mama(The Moon uncle)when they talk about the moon, But i have addressed him as a lover, read my poem The saga of the moon and the sea titled in AD pages

Reviewed by Janna Hill

Reviewed on August 22, 2011

That is beautiful Regis as is the picture.
Janna

Reviewed by Sheila Roy

Reviewed on November 5, 2007

I can see why this one has been published so often. You brought this scene to life with a picture...but also with well chosen words. C'est fantastique!

Sheila

Reviewed by Elizabeth Price

Reviewed on September 5, 2007

Yes, the moon certainly talks to us. Or moves our moods along with the tides. That old moon pull. great write. LIz

Reviewed by chris stienstra (Reader)

Reviewed on August 25, 2007

I can place myself in that spot at that time. You have a mastery of words. I almost wish it was winter already! Thank you for sharing this work.
regards,
Chris

Reviewed by K. Mulroney

Reviewed on September 27, 2006

Your words simply frame the picture! nice job!

Reviewed by A PAX

Reviewed on May 22, 2006

wonderful writing
you took me there with these words
I love the scene you describe
pax A

Reviewed by Henry Lefevre

Reviewed on May 3, 2004

My, what a beautiful photograph. Your photographs even excel your poetry.

Reviewed by Donna Maris

Reviewed on April 12, 2004

this work reminds me- not in style -
but mood - of Robert Frosts- "Stopping by Woods On a Snowy Eve"
"the woods are lovely dark and deep
and I have promises to keep- & miles to go
before I sleep - and miles to go before I sleep"
and although his moon is not cold..you both evoke
the appreciation for solitude and white fallen tuft
- a superb write- wonderful - Donna

Reviewed by Laura Via

Reviewed on March 28, 2004

The photo is so surreal ... and the words seem so bittersweet and that ending ...whoa! A different take on the Moon than I was expecting. Yet, I found the whole write wonderful and the emotional content so very deep.

Love & Light
Laura

Reviewed by Judith Pleasant

Reviewed on March 20, 2004

Regis,
The photo is beautiful, and one can easily put themselves into the scene. It is also easy to be absorbed by the deepness of your words.
Great work.
Love and Blessings,
Judith

Reviewed by Sandie May Joyce (Sandie Angel)

Reviewed on February 22, 2004

Your feeling of loneliness is well-portrayed in this.

Why spoil the serenity and the beauty of the sardonic moon? The snow should be unspoiled, untouched to safe its beauty, the moon wish it that way. You don't want to be the first one to spoil its purity.

Retrieve your footsteps!

~ Sandie Angel a.k.a. May Lu ~

Reviewed by MaGicKaL HuMMiNgByRd

Reviewed on February 21, 2004

~*~ The proliferation of mysterious *S's* ...slink about me, as surreptitious sacred serpentine snakes slither. Great Write! ~*~

~*~*~*~ Love, Shivani ~*~*~*~

Reviewed by Mitzi Jackson

Reviewed on February 19, 2004

yes.....breathtaking!!!!
you have such beautiful pictures on your site

Reviewed by Denise Edwards

Reviewed on February 14, 2004

Breathtaking! A wonderful write for this time of year! Yes, a winter moon can be quite beautiful!

Reviewed by Fr. Kurt Messick

Reviewed on February 13, 2004

well done

Reviewed by Sandra Corona

Reviewed on February 12, 2004

Awesome!
:)Sandy

Reviewed by Paul Mc Cann

Reviewed on February 10, 2004

Pure as snow Regis .
Untouched words .
Untouched moment .

Reviewed by A Serviceable Villain

Reviewed on February 9, 2004

Regis - they just keep coming! Another wonderful write!

Reviewed by La Belle Rouge (Reader)

Reviewed on February 9, 2004

Regis this is exquisite poetry, such imagery!!

Reviewed by Marilyn Seray

Reviewed on February 8, 2004

Gorgeous~ and if those centuries could talk...
such a wonderful poem nd pic

Reviewed by Jim Dunlap

Reviewed on February 8, 2004

Since you specifically asked me to come and look, I have to tell you: I like it. Yes, the imagery is very nice. The pic is too.
I still say that I don't really need to come here and comment on your writing though, because your legions of admirers have already said just about all that can be said. You are like a friend of mine who is no longer with us. Her stuff was either wonderful ... or not. In this case it's quite good.

Reviewed by J. Pajot

Reviewed on February 8, 2004

Fantastic imagery. A wonderfully emotional write. All good things to you,
Jim.

Reviewed by Sheila Jones (Reader)

Reviewed on February 8, 2004

Absolutely powerful, and thoroughly glorious!
So beautifully written Regis!

Love, Sheila

Reviewed by Mark Mahoney (Reader)

Reviewed on February 8, 2004

Excellent piece,a great read and one you couldn't help being drawn into, very well done indeed, take care...Mark

Reviewed by Melissa Rives

Reviewed on February 8, 2004

This is so stunning!!! Really breath-taking, and a powerful vision to behold! Thank you!

Reviewed by Bhuwan Thapaliya

Reviewed on February 8, 2004

I turn my footsteps homeward
and as I do it seems
I feel the cold moon sneer
and hear a quiet sigh
from hushed and speechless sentries

Regis...My friend....another winner from you...your imagery is always profound and fantastic...you have captured everything that needs to be captured in this yet another fine write of yours...love n luck...much appreciation from BHUWAN!!!!!

Reviewed by Karen Gallo

Reviewed on February 8, 2004

Regis

This is beautiful and the picture is awesome.
Karen Dunn

Reviewed by Trish - The Trickster

Reviewed on February 8, 2004

An amazing and beautiful write.

Reviewed by andrea coltman

Reviewed on February 8, 2004

O this is beautiful...love the title...I'm sure I've seen the moon smile at me!!!...best wishes Andrea

Reviewed by Simon Thurlow (Reader)

Reviewed on February 8, 2004

Outstanding write once again Regis

Reviewed by jan nunn (Reader)

Reviewed on February 8, 2004

Regis this is one beautifully written poem!it flows superbly..a pure pleasure to read..thankyou

Reviewed by Retta (Reindeer) Mckenzie

Reviewed on February 7, 2004

This was very beautiful, lovely to read this evening,

Reindeer

Reviewed by Ron (sketchman) Axelson (Reader)

Reviewed on February 7, 2004

You spoiled the sentries night? You didn't make something happen?
This is a keeper Regis...

Reviewed by Duke LaRance

Reviewed on February 7, 2004

This is an amazing write!

Reviewed by Crystal-Rain Love

Reviewed on February 7, 2004

Absolutely flawless in it's beauty, Regis! You always blow me away with your "sketches" of nature.

Reviewed by Karla Dorman, The StormSpinner

Reviewed on February 7, 2004

(((regis)))

o, the imagery in this scary, but beautiful write! the full moon is out tonight...will think of this write when i see it

well done, my friend, *applause* BRAVO!

(((HUGS))) and love, karla. :)

Reviewed by - - - - - TRASK

Reviewed on February 7, 2004

SCARY Romantic,i.e. Wishing to be with somebody whose not (Here) There!

TRASK

Reviewed by Esra Karatash Alpay

Reviewed on February 7, 2004

great personification!

Reviewed by Evelyn Simon

Reviewed on February 7, 2004

Wow, this poem was so well written, that I had become caught up in
the moon's glow. Very nice poem, Regis.

~E.O.S.

Reviewed by Kate Clifford (Reader)

Reviewed on February 7, 2004

Breath taking beauty!

Reviewed by Marie Wadsworth

Reviewed on February 7, 2004

Absolutely breathtaking. Pure natural wonder here.

Reviewed by Carmen Ruggero

Reviewed on February 7, 2004

I like the way you've built the story with images. I could see that scene. I've known nights like that. This is great, Regis.

Carmen

Reviewed by Karen Lynn Vidra, The Texas Tornado

Reviewed on February 7, 2004

Gorgeous poetry and picture, Regis! Magnifique, mon ami!

(((HUGS))) and much love, your friend in Tx., Karen Lynn. :D

Reviewed by Tami Ryan

Reviewed on February 7, 2004

Beautiful.

Reviewed by Christine Morell

Reviewed on February 7, 2004

Another outstanding one from you Regis and the art is wonderful.
~Chrissie

Reviewed by Floria Kelderhouse (Reader)

Reviewed on February 7, 2004

Hi Regis...so good to see you again.....oh this is lovely...
soft and great imagery...lovely lines .....The art is
perfection with this poem...clap clap for you...floria

Reviewed by William J. Cryer (Reader)

Reviewed on February 7, 2004

A wonderland of images...magnificent poem.

Reviewed by Mr. Ed

Reviewed on February 7, 2004

Fabulous poem, Regis. And that graphic is outstanding.

I agree with Deborah - Triple Crown?!

Reviewed by Lisa Hilbers

Reviewed on February 7, 2004

Regis, your imagery in this one was perfect. I could hear your step when it broke the fresh clean snow. Well done! Lisa

Reviewed by Tinka Boukes

Reviewed on February 7, 2004

Awww just beautiful Regis!!

Love Tinka

Reviewed by Marjorie Coogle (Reader)

Reviewed on February 7, 2004

Beautiful. I love the moonlight on a snowy night and you describe it so well.
Marjorie

Reviewed by Pamela Kimmell

Reviewed on February 7, 2004

Very lovely Regis. You could have been describing the scene out my studio window with the moon and the trees in the snow. The photo is beautiful too. A nice ode to the "snow moon".

Reviewed by Andrea Da Costa (Reader)

Reviewed on February 7, 2004

Just beautiful Regis....you paint the scene above to perfection
Andrea

Reviewed by Lady Peg (Reader)

Reviewed on February 7, 2004

This is really beautiful!!!!

Reviewed by Ted Sheridan (Reader)

Reviewed on February 7, 2004

Where is a Mountie when you need one?

Reviewed by jeanne watson

Reviewed on February 6, 2004

"I turn my footsteps homeward
and as I do it seems
I feel the cold moon sneer
and hear a quiet sigh
from hushed and speechless sentries."

What a wonderful image ....loved it.

Reviewed by E T Waldron

Reviewed on February 6, 2004

Regis this is so creative, I love the images and sounds they were very inclusive making this a special read. Thanks for sharing...

Reviewed by Ed Matlack

Reviewed on February 6, 2004

For starters the picture is beautiful, I mean truly beautiful...
The poem does justice to the picture as well, twould be a fight as to which one is more pretty...Ed & Rufuz

Reviewed by Vicky Jeter

Reviewed on February 6, 2004

Regis,
I could really hear and feel the silence being disturbed!
Most excellent delivery. Vicky

Reviewed by Debashish Haar (Reader)

Reviewed on February 6, 2004

Great moon mocking at you..>>sardonic smile < <..wonderful evocative imagery..Regis..