Conversations with the Moon
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One night, I spoke to the moon, when she was full.
She looked really at peace amidst the dark sky.
She appeared almost completely white, and she illuminated such light,
I was in awe. I wanted to know her secret.

I asked her, ‘ Aren’t you afraid of the darkness? ‘

The moon replied;

‘ Do you really believe that which you only are able to see? Do you forget that I glow just as brightly when the Sun blinds me? Do you only notice my existence when it is dark?

I am one in too many existing moons, but because you can only see me, you consider me special. I am special, but not for being the only one. I , have no fear of the vast darkness which surrounds me. In fact, I thank darkness everyday for my existence. We all need darkness to remind us of the light we are. From where I am in the sky, you glow so bright, possibly brighter than I am. Likewise, amidst the darkness, this is how I know you exist. There is beauty in darkness and that beauty is you.”

ABOUT THE COLUMNIST

Nell-Lynn Perera’s favorite past times are writing proses and painting. Being able to connect with people through them has encouraged her to continue doing both with a growing passion. Many times upon reading her poems or looking at her artwork, people assume that she’s living through what she wrote or painted – not necessarily so. She writes to inspire people mostly, even if it’s through a dark piece of writing or art. In life, she’s realized most things are relative. And everything shall pass. This is the beauty of life.

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