Held Up by the Moon

Shine bright silver moon
I’m barely hanging in
I’ve waited since the break of dawn
To rest with you again

Sit still sleepy traveler
Lay down your weary head
For I’m so full of light
And you’re so full of dread

Shine bright silver moon
I dread that I must sleep
The day has stolen all I have
And left me worn and weak

Sit still sleepy traveler
You must learn to love the sun
It gives you light to live your life
For the things that must be done

Shine bright silver moon
But it takes too much from me
It burns away the time we have
And leaves you hard to see

Sit still sleepy traveler
If I were here all day
You’d miss the golden morning sun
And wish my night away

Goodnight silver moon
I know you speak the truth
The sun will always have its place
But I still wait for you

Sleep well, weary traveler
The sun will be back soon
For those who bear the weight of day
Are held up by the moon

—Connor