Secrets with Luna

Today had been as mundane as any other day. Chores were done. Errands were accomplished. Pleasantries were exchanged. Nothing to claim it as a remarkable milestone. 

The sun begins to set and as I claim my peace and solitude after a hard days work, I secretly hold my breath in anticipation of the arrival of a most faithful companion. Tonight, she comes…… 

As the whole house quiets down for the night, I sneak out of bed and slowly inch my way thru my window. I slowly tiptoe unto the roof away from my window.  I sit down on the roof with my arms wrapped around my legs. Anxiously, I look up and around to look for any traces of her. I hope she’s still there. I see a small peak of light in the night sky and in its darkness I see her in her fullness waiting for me. I heave a sigh of relief. I take a moment to relish her beauty and bask in her power. For one night each month, she comes in all her brightness and lifts away the shadows of my soul.  

This has been my secret ritual for a very long time now. If the Chinese have their Lunar New Year, the Hindus have their Deepavali, the farmers have their Harvest Moon and the witches of Stonehenge have their Belthane, this is my own private moment with Luna. The first full moon of the Spring. 

Often times, I would imagine myself as a High Priestess in white linen robes, surrounded by candles, flowers, incense with a cauldron on a altar bearing offerings of praise and appreciation for her blessings.

Her resplendent light extinguishes the darkness in the sky and in my heart. I thank her for always being there for me in my loneliest of times. It is she who only knows of my secret prayers of love, freedom, happiness and longing. I can never keep my eyes off of her. Her intoxicating charisma steals away the heaviness of this dreary life.  

As I sit in the darkness, gazing up at the most beautiful of stars, I listen to her silent words of comfort that never fails to lift my burdens. I look into her radiance one more time and envision a dream I long to see and hold in my arms.  This is all I have… for now. With patience, I know my dreams and my desires will prevail. 

Before I turn back to my bed, I cast my prayers again, this time with immense appreciation for her blessing and wisdom.  Luna is always there for me. Luna is always listening… 

Slowly and silently, I creep back into my room thru my window, treading carefully so as not to awaken anyone. After one last look and one last goodbye, I slowly slide the shutters of my window.  I will see you again soon, my dear friend. Same time, same place.