Why I Love the Moon
The soft touch of the yellow light
Folds my hair gently behind my ear
And I look up at the lovely moon
It’s freckled face always smiling back at me
It’s reflected rays wrapping me in a hug I never want to escape from
It’s craters soaking up all my flaws so they don’t even seem to exist
That’s why I love the moon.
The moon pulls me away from earth
Reminding me I’m more than the confines of this planet
Because I can touch the stars
Even if they are just the ones speckling my body
That’s why I love the moon.
The moon’s music tiptoes loudly into my ears
And I close my eyes and let it slowly wrap around my body
Brushing my skin with notes I never thought would sound so beautiful
And I finally understand the major I want to study
The time signature I crave
That’s why I love the moon
The moon captivates me
The moon motivates me
And I cherish my moon
Loving the light and dark sides equally
Loving every ounce of worry
Every drip of passion
Every smile and joyous laugh
That radiates out of him
He is a comforting symbol of where I am
And where I want to be
This poem was never about the moon
Because the moon is 239,000 miles away
And you’re right here next to me.