Oh, radiant Moon, ever tranquil and bright,
You bathe the night in soothing silver light.
With grace and mystery, you glide through the sky,
Captivating hearts as you pass us by.
A celestial gem, suspended up high,
In your delicate glow, fears seem to lie.
The stars in envy, they dance all around,
But your ethereal beauty knows no bound.
You witness secrets, both joy and despair,
As we confide in you, our silent prayer.
You watch over lovers as they steal a kiss,
Caressing hearts with your tender abyss.
Oh, Moon, how you sway the ocean’s great tide,
Guiding the waves as they ebb and subside.
Your gravitational pull creates this dance,
A heavenly waltz of cosmic romance.
But why are you somber, at times filled with woe?
Are you mourning the nights when you can’t bestow
Your full splendor, obscured by the Earth’s shade,
Yearning for days when your luminescence won’t fade?
Yet, through it all, you persist to inspire,
A symbol of hope when the world feels dire.
The solace you bring, in darkness profound,
Reminds us that light can always be found.
Oh, Moon, you are timeless, a timeless friend,
Glowing above us until the very end.
Forever we’ll gaze upon your silvery face,
And be captivated by your mystic grace.
© Ifedolapo Ogunniyi
Ifedolapo Ogunniyi 