Moon to the Earth

I am slowly, ever slipping away, my love

You've always been there, since I first opened my eyes

Perhaps since the time of the stardust we're made of

I: a cold, wandering mess - You: warm, centred, wise

You're the jewel of my heavens, where beauty lies

Wispy swirls of white clouds, oceans the deepest blue

Forests vibrant green, soil dusty red: your earthrise

That I consume constantly, so serene, so true

Why do your dwellers seek my light, this faded hue?

I welcome them arms wide, but then do tell me, love

Don't they take you for granted, always wounding you?

What've I to offer, if even you aren't enough?

I am slowly, ever slipping away, my love

For reasons beyond control, but I'm truly yours

One day, we might be tugged apart, it'll be so tough

But until then, we're bound still in our cosmic waltz