I am the moon, ever-changing, cast in the shadows and light of the sun and the adjacent stars.

Some days I might shine brightly. Some days I show more darkness.

To make things more complicated, clouds may obstruct your view of me. Your light and the light closest to you may dull my shine.

I may also choose to shine by light that becomes explosive, that combusts when it meets your atmosphere.

I may take on many faces and seem unpredictable, perhaps even volatile at times. Other times, I am distant, cool, and elusive.

Whatever light surrounds me, whatever stars I close to align with, it is just for this moment so that you and I can play with this light and these shadows.  

I do it all in the hopes that you will still see me through it all, reflecting light and absorbing darkness so that you can get to know me even better with each moment we share together.

In that space between the light and the dark, there is a great place of hope, grace, and love where we all can learn to slowly shine brighter.