Scholastic Writing Award Winner: Luna, my darling

Luna, my darling

Scholastic Gold Key in Poetry winner

By VSA Student, Grade 10

I look at the stars and thank them for making the moon happy
For letting her shine in the sky
And perform her ever-changing dances on the stage
And being quiet in the background
And letting her beauty be seen.

I look at the clouds and thank them for making the moon happy
For letting her rest when she’s tired
And covering her with fluffy blankets when she’s cold
And letting her wear their white silky dresses when she doesn’t like hers.

I look at the birds and thank them for making the moon happy
For supporting her performance with more life
And accompanying her dance with their song
And filling her stage with sound for the audience
And using their wings to clap for her endlessly.

I look at the oceans and thank them for making the moon happy
For playing with her like a friend
And for giving her toys to cherish and play with
And for letting things appreciate her.
And for always waiting for her.

I look at the sun and thank him for making the moon happy
For guiding her when she’s upset
And for showing her to the world
And for gifting her some of his light
And for helping the Earth listen to her. 

I look at my world and thank it for making the moon happy
For giving her a stage to be seen in
And giving her the clouds to dance with
And giving her the birds to clap for
And giving her the world to perform for. 

I look at the moon and smile at her beauty
And watch her radiant face light up the sky
And take pictures of her fleeting performance
And listen to the orchestra accompanying her dance.

I dance to the song of the birds
And the whisper of the wind
And in the glistening light
And I am happy, that I lived with the moon.