You, And Then The Moon

And then there are moments when I love you

As much as I love the moon

On the days it is ripe and full

And miss you as much as I miss it

On nights it refuses to see me

Or am as much annoyed with you

As on evenings when I want to see only some of its face

Or when it’s just a beautiful thought

Or song

Flowing through my memory

Gently,

Incessantly,

Coherently.

You and I, separated by miles

United by thoughts

I know you think of me

Right when I do of you

That’s why those dreams..

And on days of complete darkness

When I'm lost in twilight

I seek your presence

Or your disdain, or insolence

Whatever you have to offer..

I know, it’s only ephemeral

Just as that emerging meniscus

That veils you from me today

Announcing after seven nights..

Don't hide, let me take a glimpse

Before the eternal eclipse

You are my moon

And I am yours

Did you know the moon also had one of its own?

Why, then, can I not?

Why, then, shall we not ascend the silvern ladder

Far away from this grey world

Meet underneath a starry hedge

If perpetual abstinence is what they call life?

I would rather not wait to see you on the other side.