Question

why does the poet think man lives on the moon​

Answer 1

Answer:

On the surface of the moon, the dark areas of the lunar maria, or "seas", contrast with the lighter highlands and very early astronomers perceived in these ‘shadows’, several pareidolic images of a human face, head or body that certain traditions came to recognise as ‘The Man in the Moon’. As the lunar calendar of a 28 day month, which hunter/gathers, and Medieval to Victorian farmers so adhered to, predates the current Gregorian calendar by several thousands of years, earth's satellite was traditionally given a benevolent personality. Having the Man in the Moon smile down on your efforts was a comfort

Answer 2

Answer:

The Poet considers the moon as a house, so if there is a house then there should be an owner too.