'The sun loved 

the moon so much

that he died 

every night

to let her breathe.'

the beautiful forbidden lovers

never able to meet

to share warm kisses

but I remember the sneaky Moon

she sneaks out of her dark domain

I see her in bright daylight

swathed in the Sun's golden touch

opposite in the sky

they watch each other

with love so pure

although she is forbidden

in his bright domain

she is there

because she believes

that nothing is impossible

and the day comes

when they can meet

for but a few minutes

they embrace in fire

and we stare in wonder

as they meet

but then they must

drift apart

with broken hearts

she blows him kisses

whispers

'goodnight, my love'

as he sinks beneath the horizon

bursting into colors

and the Moon cries

and whispers

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'I love you.' ❋

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99 years since the last solar eclipse passed over the earth, and now it has returned to pass over the town of Brimstone. The Gravely family and friends awaited outside in the backyard for one of the universe's most anticipated moments. 

"Oh this is gonna be exciting," Carmen giddily said. "Remember to be wearing your UV glasses when the eclipse arrives, kids."

"We will," Rosemary, Regan, and Dominic replied as they sat at the picnic bench together.

Mike maned the grill, flipping some juicy steaks over the sizzling fires. "Who wants some solar eclipse steaks?" he called out.

Everyone cheered and waved a paper plate for one of Mike's steaks. With Mike's telekinetic powers they flew across the yards like meaty saucers, touching down perfectly onto everyone's plates. 

Over by the shady tree the royal adviser Legion assembled an old telescope. Lilith waltzed to where the ancient demon stood. "Ello, Legion," she greeted, "Whatcha setting up here?"

"If one is to view an astronomical event such as this," the old arachnid explained, "then it is proper to do so with this telescope."

"Blimey, you must be ecstatic about this."

"Not really. This will be my 499th time I've witnessed this event, which will pass over the sun for the duration of about 2.36 seconds; yet I can understand why some would be invested in this once in a lifetime event."

"Places everyone!" their king, Lu, hollered to everyone. "The eclipse is coming!"

Everyone huddled around the picnic benches and watched the sky. The sunny day was dimming down around them. The wind blew wildly then settled to a calm breeze. With the assistance of a pair of ultraviolet sunglasses, Carmen, Rosemary, Regan, and Dominic saw the red sun be slowly consumed by the darker moon. Smiles spread across their faces.

Carmen glanced at her husband and his supernatural company. "Honey, don't you want some-" she paused. Her cheery smile dropped when she saw her husband, his brother, his secretary, his assistant Scrugs, and his adviser looking directly into the solar eclipse, with no eye protection on. She saw their pupils boil over red as if they were sunburned by the flares. Yet their smiles still remained fresh.

2.36 seconds later—just as the old demon predicted—and the moon completed its phase over the sun. The eyes of the demons and archangel were blackened like coal. They were blinded. Carmen continued watching as their eyes quickly healed back to their original, healthy forms. Their visions returned after their brief blindness like nothing happened during those 2.36 seconds.

Lu turned to his wife. "Sorry. You say something, dear?"

Feminine, mysterious - constant change

I find strange; quite curious.

Oh spectral moon, why haunt me thus?

Nighttime sky is your domain - come what may,

day by day, you wax and wane;

your monthly cycle's quite insane.

Like the ocean’s ebb and flow - empty, full,

pushing, pulling, to and fro;

so do my lover’s passions go.

Moon, you’ll stay unknown, I guess - pale and cold,

truth be told, I must confess,

I understand my lover less.

© 2017 - dustygrein

** The englyn penfyr has become one of my favorite poetic forms now. I hope you enjoy it's off-balance rhymes and unique syllabic flow.

The moon freezes

With silver thorns

The eldritch trees

And binds their knees.

Until, that is, she’s gone.

On moonfree nights

Bindings come loose,

And to their delight

But our regret

The trees may move.

They creep forlorn

Against the bricks

Scratching thorns,

Stealing firstborns

And weaving tricks.

Children remember this:

When the moon flees

From the soft kiss

Of an eclipse;

Beware the trees.

Tiny silver Globe of Stardust,

How capable you are!

Just one four-hundredth a piece

Of our Fiery Father,

You manage to completely and softly

Cover him in the coolness of shadow,

Quieting the birds

And blanketing Our Mother

For a moment of night slumber.

Silver leaves on silver trees

Silver ships on silver seas

Silver rooftops on silver homes

Silver hats on silver gnomes

Silver dew on silver lawns

Silver breath from silver fawns

Silver clouds in a silver sky

As a silver moon shines bright and high 

Sometimes she gazes down on us

We feel no warmth from her

Instead just a watchful eye

We are reminded we are creatures of light and dark

She doesn't always seem the same

Luckily we have that choice as well

To remain in darkness or seek our light

Therefore the moment comes, you make a pledge, find a path

A walk with the breeze 

A breath to ease 

The rustlings in my soul 

thoughts that visit me at night

and stir me 

deep below

Shadows 

Dancing with my subconscious 

leaving me yearning.

Yesterday 

Not a place to revisit,

A time for learning 

Echoes

Distant memories whispering 

Smoke 

Deteriorating the corners of my mind 

Shadows

Travel miles to make me feel you

Moonlight 

Amongst the crisp air, I would need you

And as I live my life away, 

Nightly sunshadows remind me of yesterday.

When life ages my mind, my heart, this ghost of a shell 

The moonlight reminds me of your heaven through hell.

 #poetry #moonlight #eclipse #challenge

When you're lost at night

And feeling the fright

Look up

The moon is your map

follow it