At first I did not understand this poem at all but it just clicked because of the title. It's really not easy at all to make metaphors in such a short poem but you did it here and I am very impressed. I can see the whole poem. The imagery and the deeper meaning. I think the moonbeam is like a person a shy person who is afraid of looking into a mirror everynight. I liked the use of the word shy because it tells a great detail about the "personality". And the poem as a whole makes so much sense because the moon has to look at it's "mirror" reflection when it shines into the water which is the mirror in this case. The last line is interesting to me. And I believe "building" is the right word. Because when you are shy you are not courageous at all. But within time and support it will build. Great poem overall.

A lot of emotions in a few lines. Enjoyed reading

I see how this poem could be interpreted to be a metaphorical poem, however I don't really think it is. I think it's rather simple and stunning in that way that it can be personified as well as a simple nature poem, too.

I envision just the slightest bit of a reflection of the moon as it is starting to rise into the sky at night. It moves slowly, like it is "shy" and then as it rises during the hours of the night, it builds "confidence" and rises above the water and it has a more clear and bright reflection in the sea.

Beautiful!

I really like the innocence in this piece. The short limiting form drives me insane so I love how you were able to pen something so vivid, so beautiful. Great job.

I think my favorite part about this is how you said one thing and yet anyone that reads it will read something completely different and no matter what perspective is used this is beautiful.

When the moment is given every person shines from within. No matter the darkness or the sadness the shine in them never looses only confidence will grow. Excellent choice of words to
convey a message using nature.

Such a beautiful poem. The last line was so simple yet was such a strong finish, people need this kind of inspiration

Great poem saffs