Luna

Sing me your song
sweet sliver
of a silver moon.
Sing to me of days of rage
pacified by dark sky delight.
Sing your grieving lullabies
I want to hear
the secrets you hide
in your dark side.

Smile on me, dear moon.
Tell me I have a space up there
seated by your right arm
in your holy place among the stars
I want to believe
that humans are not confined
to this blue marble.

Tell me how long,
Tell me, O moon,
How long before I
may walk on you
I want to plant flags that never wave
I want to take one small step
that leaves a footprint forever.

Tell me you’ll wait for me
Tell me you won’t hold your breath
I’ll get there
I’ll make it
I’ll see you,
Dear beautiful image of
Earth’s only moon
I’ll dance on your dark side.
I’ll see you soon.