Eclipse

Inspired by a camping trip

The moon masks her glow,

believing she is not bright enough.

She compares herself to the sun

and shrinks in shame.

Yet most of the time, what we

find most beautiful is the moon,

for while she does not cast the brightest glow,

she shines in the darkest of times,

ever-changing with the nights that pass.

She is not the brightest, yet

she is the most glorious,

allowing us to look directly at her

instead of looking away.

Most lovely of all, she allows

stars to shine with her, rather

than outshining all the rest.

Yet every now and then, she feels

the need to hide away, believing

she is not good enough

simply because she is not the brightest.