Don’t look at the sun,

They say.

Well, I guess that’s why when I look at you,

I find that you are blinding.

I have always considered myself

To be like the moon.

Reflecting your light,

While my eyes are still reeling

From the sight of you.

You have always been

A constant.

Patiently waiting for me

As my eyes adjust

And I just

Continue to revolve around the Earth,

Once a month, covered in shadow.

Once a month, bathed in your light,

And, with a twirl, I say hello.

I open my eyes, and start to glow.

I’m sure you already know

That without your presence

My world, as I know it,

Would be a lot darker.

But with you I can dance

As we brave this vast expanse

Of space,

Together.