Luna Dove

Before retiring this evening, a stroll about the ship led to a most magnificent celestial display. Whilst watching from an aft deck coffee perch, the spectacle of a full moon rising in the east drew attention. Yet mostly hidden by clouds, at first the light seemed quite small. That was because a rounded cloud opening allowed only a partial view. The wonder began when, of a sudden, the cloud cover cleared and exposed perhaps the largest, loveliest moon in memory.

Luna Dove

Try as you like,
To hide your light behind that cloud.
The winds and powers of Earth
Betray your space,
Expose your face
To those in need of your love.

Hidden by Day,
Your face gives way as Night moves in.
We lonely souls neath your light,
Remember well
The moment you fell
And became our eternal dove.