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 Today I am grateful for the moon

as she shines on from high above.

Grateful not only for the beauty she possesses

but for what she teaches us about love…

How she reminds us…

as only the moon can do…

that our love for one another can remain strong

with every change or phase we’re going through.

The other morning dark and early…when I walked outside I had to stop

because across the distance shining brightly 

was the the full moon resting on a mountain top.

And even though I don’t speak moon…I felt the time was right

to thank her for illuminating the ground and brightening up my night.

Before I had a chance speak however…from my roost in our cabin among the trees

a tiny smile crossed her face…and she said ‘Hello’ to me.

‘Hello!” I said politely returning her greeting…and her smile…

I’m glad you decided to sit atop that mountain…and rest there for a while…

“You are so beautiful.” I continued…and each night you show your’e beauty differently

I know because I’ve seen you set here in the mountains…

by lakes, and rivers and the sea”

“Yes.” She said. “It takes so much of my energy when I am full and at my best…

that I love to cool off in the ocean…or sit atop a mountain…and take a little rest.” 

We talked about a lot of things…about her phases

about how she can look so huge one moment

and the next moment seem so small

and along the way I happily realized 

I can speak a little moon’s language after all.

Then we said goodbye and I watched her jump down from the mountain top 

and drift slowly out of sight…

“Because,” she said, “it’s time for me to brighten someone else’s night.”

There is so much about nature we don’t know….

so much of her wisdom for which we yearn….

so many things that she can teach us…so much from her we’ve yet to learn…

One way to make sure her teaching and our learning will never stop

would be to speak with the moon more often

Like when she cools off in the ocean…

or while she rests upon a mountain top.

Today I’m grateful for moon…

who for years has been a friend of mine…

reminding me even when I’m not perfect…

I have the ability to shine.

I shared a smile with the moon this morning as I walked under the spotlight of her glow…

when she said, “This morning I am shining on the richest man I know”.

Then…she seemed to shine a little brighter saying, “This morning from afar…

let me highlight all the things that show just how rich you are.

She shined her light upon our house where inside Deborah was still sleeping

and I thought of all the years we’ve lived here…and all the memories it’s keeping.

Our children who grew up in this house no longer live here..

and as I was about to feel blue….

the moon reminded me she’s shining on all of them this morning too,

As well as on our grandchildren…wherever they all happen to be…

while at the same time shining on every member of our extended family.

And then through a layer of clouds pushed by a morning breeze…

She said, “I’m shining on the rabbits you love…the flowers and the trees.”

She said, “I’m shining across the world…

on all your acquaintances who’ve become your friends….

I’m shining just to show you…how far your riches extends.”

I think I heard her chuckle as I walked in her moonlight down the street

When she said, “I’m even shining down on friends and family…

you have yet to meet.”

When my walk was over I stopped to thank the moon for sharing her morning glow…

then I opened the door and entered the house…of the richest man I know.

Today a blessing for the moon…

That she never stop burning bright…

and that we find comfort in the darkness that surrounds her…

as well as glimmers of hope within her light