The midnight moon glows
unveiling the sparkling
of stardust
drifting over the sky
The stars glimmer
twinkling in all their glory
waiting for a wish
in a child’s lullaby
Lovers embrace
and dance slowly
gently entwined
under the midnight moon
Daylight will come
and life rolls on
the night, in all her glory
taking leave all too soon
Yet, with a knowing
as sure as breath
she comes again
to shine and beam
Watched by many
traversed by few
captured in song
as you drift, then dream
Trickery of vision
belays her image
obscuring her entirety
from view
Clouds float by
an endless game
of hide and seek
yet still, she shines for you
Size and shape change
yet those who know
understand she is always there
orbiting, providing light
Look to the skies
enjoy the imagery
bestowed to you
on this moonlit night
For the blue moon
will leave once more
giving way gladly
to day and the sun
Yet for all the others
across the sea
she is shining there
where night has just begun
So though you may not see her
understand she has not left
she remains there always
as constant as the earth
Appearing nightly
as we spin and turn
to grace all who see
for all she’s worth.
© Leslie C Dobson
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