Show Me the Moon

If we had just a moment
where you stilled within my arms -
your warm cheek against mine
and soft breath joining the surrounding air -
If we had a just moment,
what would I show you of the world?

Would I show you the great cities
with glimmering buildings stretching to the sky?
Would you see all the different faces of people
and hear their collective vibrant hum?

Would I show you things of wonder and play?
Places with creatures of all kinds,
buildings with crafts built to fly.
Would you see large bones of those that used
to walk the earth?
Would you feel the flutter in your stomach as you
jump into the sky?

Would I show you works of beauty?
Canvas covered in the colors of an artist’s soul.
Clay shaped with tender hands bringing to life
something anew.
Would you see all that a mind and heart can create?
Would you feel possibility and inspiration bloom
within you?

Would I show you -

Your little hand rests on my cheek
guiding my eyes to the sky.
Your voice speaks one soft word, while your smile seems to say:
Be here with me - I want to show you the moon.

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