What Do You See When You Look at the Moon?

There Is a Rabbit in the Moon

I See a Great Dane in the Moon
When you gaze at the full moon
What is it that you see?
The mottled surface of a sphere?
Just think what it could be.
Many say they see a man,
“A rabbit!” someone said.
But I see something quite unique,
I see a Great Dane’s head.
A Great Dane? Yes, you heard me right,
A big and lanky pet.
There’s one right there on the Moon’s face,
As clear as you can get.
You can see its nose and muzzle,
Its tongue stuck partly out.
I’m certain it’s a Great Dane,
Of that, I have no doubt.
If you can’t see a Great Dane
You’re not looking at it right.
Just tilt your head a little,
And make sure it’s a clear night.
Moon gazing is like watching clouds,
Though the Moon does not change form.
Well, yes it goes through cycles,
But the full moon is the norm.
“There’s a Great Dane staring down at you,
A watchdog in the Moon…”
That would make one crazy love song
To hear true lovers croon.
John Hansen © 2021
Moon-Gazing
Man has long been fascinated with gazing at the moon and stars. As a child, I loved to look up at the moon on a clear night, especially the full moon, and use my imagination to see if I could make out the face of the famous “man in the moon.” No matter how I tried I could not see a man’s face, but what I could see was a rabbit. Most people wouldn’t believe me but I was adamant. The picture of the moon at the top with my sketch overlaid proves it … well I think it does, even if you beg to differ.
I told this to a friend of mine, and they gazed at the moon long and hard but came up with their own conclusion..they could see the head of a Great Dane in the moon. When I took another look, I could also see that was a possibility. So, there are both a rabbit and a Great Dane in the moon. Maybe you see something else. If you do, please let me know in the comments.
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John, I absolutely love this poem! I am a faithful moon and star gazer and often see images of familiar animals, plants, or trees. I also recognize the constellations. Gazing at the moon relaxes me because it sends good vibes to me. What do I see in the moon? I see oceans and sometimes Diana, the moon goddess. Wonderful phrasing, rhythm, and rhyme in your poem. Well done.
Hello, Phyllis. So glad to know that you loved this poem, and that the moon holds such a special significance for you. Yes, moon gazing is relaxing I agree. Thank you for sharing some of the things you see as well.
Great fun John I enjoyed reading your poetry. What a great idea to stare at the moon and find animals and then create stories. I may do this with my children. Jamie
I am glad you found these poems to be a bit of fun, Jamie. Yes, you certainly should do this with your children and get them to all write poems about what animals they see.
Nice light hearted poetry John. Love it. I see someone smiling down on us for 1 day a month, pure of soul. The other days his darkness makes an appearance. I guess just a perception of mine. Nice work
Thank you, Paul. It is good to write a little light heated verse now and then. Yes, we all see different things that often have special meaning to us. Take care.