not long after after sunset

the full moon peeked over the horizon

she was bright orange

mimicking a sunrise

but the sky remained dark

the moon floated over the ocean briefly

scattering orange moonbeams towards the shore

before steadily climbing up into the dark sky

her orange coat slowly faded

soon she was bathed in white light

wispy clouds danced around her

moonbeams flickered over the water

I reached out to capture one

holding it gently in my hand

it offered no resistance

I put in in my pocket for safe keeping

when things look bleak and really dark near me

I reach into my pocket for that moonbeam

it brings a soft calming glow to all around

turning chaos into order

changing anger to peace

indifference becomes caring

numbness grows into love

frustration gives way to satisfaction

moonbeams last forever

thank you lady moon