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The moon is a friend for the lonesome to talk to.
— Carl Sandburg · Moonlight and Maggots
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An editorial interpretation.
Someone who feels alone finds company in the moon. It is an image of a quiet, patient listener overhead, always available and never interrupting, which makes it a comfort for anyone with no one else to talk to on a dark night.
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