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The Moon Lantern | 2024 Randem

🌝🌠👶[Lyrics below in Norwegian and English] [Norsk tekst under] This bedtime song, "The moon lantern", ["Sakte stiger månen opp"], lyrics and music by Siri Randem, was published with the Norwegian lyrics in 2024:40 in "Ta min hånd. Den nye barnesangboka Del 1" (https://notebutikken.no/produkt/97902.... The illustrasjonen is by Siri Randem (p. 41). I rewrote the poem / translated it into English from the Norwegian on the 10th of March 2026: "The moon lantern" Slowly the old moon will rise, Like a lantern beaming. In celestial spheres it flies; Cold and always freezing. Dearest moon, please tell me, now "Where you go at daytime? And I wonder, anyhow Aren't you hungry, sometimes?" "You are floating all alone, Stars are late appearing. Will you be my friend, unknown? I am solitary." Fiery rays of sunlight, soon Lights up just the one side, Sister Sun and Brother Moon, Both will steer their own ride. And the sun may wear a crown, See the pearly halo! Every planet has a tone, Playing like a cello. Through the years, through time and space, The old moon will travel. Round the earth his golden face Like a swan unravels. Words by Siri Randem Copyright by © 2026 Siri Randem **NOTES on translation** When translating from one language to another, something is always lost, and something added, as languages aren't congruent when it comes to words and meaning. This is not a word by word translation, but more of an interpretation. Still, I try to keep it more or less true to content, and that means that the sentence structure, syntax and grammar in English may suffer as it is "adapted" to the Norwegian way of saying things. When using end rhyme, this is more noticeable. **On meaning** I asked AI to interpret, and here is the answer: This poem is a whimsical, childlike exploration of the moon’s mystery and the loneliness of the universe. It blends scientific curiosity with a deep emotional longing for connection. Key Themes Personification: The moon is treated as a sentient being ("Brother Moon") with human needs, like hunger and a sense of direction [4]. Loneliness & Connection: The narrator identifies with the moon’s "solitary" nature, seeking a friendship with the "unknown" to bridge their own isolation [3]. Celestial Harmony: The poem portrays the universe as an organized, musical performance—each planet has its own "tone" like a cello, and the sun and moon follow their own destined "rides" [5]. Stanza Breakdown Stanza 1: Sets a cold, distant atmosphere. The moon is a "lantern" in the freezing void, emphasizing its role as a silent observer [1]. Stanzas 2-3: The "Childlike Inquiry." The narrator asks where the moon goes during the day and offers companionship, revealing a personal sense of being alone [2, 3]. Stanzas 4-5: The "Celestial Balance." It describes the relationship between the Sun and Moon (siblings) and the "Music of the Spheres," where everything in space creates a harmonious sound [4, 5]. Stanza 6: The "Eternal Journey." The moon is depicted as a graceful "swan," orbiting Earth in an endless, golden cycle through time and space. This last stanza describes the eternal and natural cycle of the moon as it orbits the Earth. Explanation "Through the years, through time and space": This emphasizes that the moon’s movement is constant and everlasting, transcending human history and physical boundaries. "The old moon will travel / Round the earth his golden face": The poet personifies the moon, giving it a "golden face" (referring to its bright, reflected light) and describing its orbital journey around our planet. "Like a swan unravels": This simile suggests the graceful, smooth, and effortless manner in which the moon moves through the night sky, similar to the fluid motion of a swan. The overall meaning is a poetic tribute to the timeless stability and beauty of the natural world. I can accept this interpretation. **NORSK**    • Sakte Stiger Månen Opp #vuggevise #vuggesa...   Her er teksten: Sakte stiger månen opp, Som en lykt den lyser. Der på himmelhvelvens topp, Henger den og fryser. Kjære måne, svar meg på: Hvor er du om dagen? Og jeg lurer også på: Har du vondt i magen? Ensom svever du omkring, Stjernene er sene. Vil du være vennen min? Jeg er helt alene. Solen er så veldig varm, Lyser opp sin side. Søster Sol og Månebror, Hvert til sitt vil skride. Tenk at verden er så rar, Solen har en krone! Alle små planeter har Fått sin egen tone. Gjennom år og tid og rom Månen har sin bane Reiser hele jorden om Som en gyllen svane. Siri Randem *** Mine norske sangbøker for barn / My Norwegian Song Books for Kids: Du kan bestille her / You may order here: 1. Ta min hånd https://share.google/vrajSQMLgGzUWm5dT 2. Rundsanger og kanon https://share.google/uWylCjqCN9xZelaQ3 #lovelylullabies #nurserysong #nurseryrhymesfortoddlers