An Ode to the Night's Keeper, the Moon

A fleeting glance at the fading sky,
The golden ember, the sun sets slowly towards the west
The birds of the air took pace towards their place of rest
The day is slowly slipping away with a weary sigh,

Each of its steps whispers echoes of day passing by
Shadows began to lengthen beneath the darkening sky.  
Briskly but calmly, I picked up my pace
On the familiar bushy path threading yesterday’s trace

A gentle breeze, a tender caress,  
Whispers secrets of the heart, a silent confess.  
In the fading light of dusk's embrace,
I tread the path of memories, seeking solace.  

With a heart heavy yet yearning for release,
I tread the familiar path, seeking inner peace
In the gentle breezes’ caress, I find solace sweet,
One long silence, I could hear the earth breathe

Accompanied by its light, the moon makes an entrance
Oh, how it glows like a beacon in the night,  
Casting its spell, bathing all in its soft light.  
I took a look, amazed and caught in a trance

The beautiful moonlight brimming with its unique energy
A spark of inspiration, I mumble a eulogy
Memories stir within, a symphony of sighs,  
As I gaze upon the moon with tearful eyes

Since ancient time,
The moon reigned alone
The moon existed alone
Never looking off her prime

Always looking cold and proud
Who first saw the moon in the clouds?
Who saw the moon for the first time at the side of the river?
When was the first light cast on people by the moon on the side of the river?

Celestial body of wonder!
How has it been with you yonder?
From my inception, you have watched over me,  
As a silent guardian and faithful as you can be

A flashback to my childhood days when I raced with you
A reminisce to the time you tailed behind me
I can remember taking large strides trying to flee from you
While basked in your glow, I run around hoping to be free

For years, I have in your light taken my bath  
In your gentle glow, dear moon, I see my path
Shine on, dear moon, with all your might,  
And illuminate my soul every night.

Life has been endless
Generations upon generations have been helpless
None could stand tall in face of time’s mercilessness
But not you proud body standing tall and fearless

You have been a witness to the joy, sorrow and struggles of all life,
A constant companion to all in life
Yet witnessing countless of their deaths in years
That must have been hard, I guess

Life's river continues to flow endlessly,
With each generation a mere ripple in eternity
Without regards for the age or epoch,
You are never within time’s clutch

One great privilege of your entity
A snap back to reality
The world around me fades to shades of grey,  
Yet you, my companion, the moon above, illuminates my way.