Luna Delight

The giant bulbous globe

Glows down through whispy clouds

At its prey.

“Tonight”, says it to the stars,

“Is my only chance

For another thirty days.

I am marred by a mere sliver

Most of the month.

And I must work quickly,

While still waxing my Gibbous state.

I am marred by a mere sliver

Most of the month.

And I must work

Each of you is gifted

By sight all around.

For me, it’s a cycle of waits.

My full strength abounds

For only one night.

Oh Chance, you’ thus gift me now and then.

With beams so perfect,

Brilliant and bright.

That I burst at my seams once again.

To the ones down below,

Apologies are sent,

But tonight this shift must take place.

For if my duties are forgone

If only this once.

Most certainly, ’twould end human race.

Forgive me dear ones

Who dwell on land far below. As I merely am turning my trade.

And instead of railing at each of my cycles, Perhaps instead, just this once--- Enjoy the light show on display."