NO MOON BUT ME

  NO MOON BUT ME

Venus, we use the Roman name,

not the Greek Aphrodite,

morning star, evening star,

our nearest neighbor,

next in brightness

to the Sun and the Moon. 

She has no moon

but me,

not seen,

not known

even to astronomers.

Life here

is one

of peace,

ecstasy,

and truth,

inherent in the heart,

unlike on Earth

where truth depends upon

which side you’re on—

so many sides, 

so many truths,

so many wars,

both big and small.

. 

Why not join us?

Sacrifice your convictions;

and make a wish upon a star.

  August 22, 2009

    Jim Hietter