Moonlight

You look beautiful

in the moonlight, my dear.

But we're not so attractive

in the sunlight, I fear.

Our faces have a

smooth and shimmering glow

when the moon is shining

through our picture window.

The day has a different

effect on our faces.

I can only describe them

as total disgraces.

Our cheeks are too ruddy,

our noses shine - you'll agree.

Our chins, five between us...

well, I just want to flee.

In the night light our eyes

look as bright as a child's,

while the daylight proves

they've seen too many miles.

Your hair,

like gently flowing water at night,

resembles a bird's nest by day -

and that's being polite.

My hair, when I had some,

was taken for granted.

Now my crown in the sun

fails to make you enchanted.

It's time to face the fact,

we've had our day in the sun.

We'll have to cherish our memories

of youth and fun.

Let's leave the sunlight for young lovers

to smile and swoon.

We'll just admire each other

by the light of the moon.