The Eclipse – For Will

Where is the moon?
I am searching for her.
She is not in her usual mountain hallways
of light and shadow.

The stars are there
Piercing me with wonde
inviting me to the dance.
But where is the moon?

My husband,  great lover of galaxies and silence
forest creatures, sea mammals and me

says:

the moon is off flirting with the sun
in preparation
for the great eclipse.