Why do you hide so often?
Are you shy?
You glow too brightly for that.
You look lonely.
You also look whole.
How do you manage that?
I want to understand you,
but you keep a part of yourself
hidden away.
I want to know why
you see yourself
as so mysterious
that you only truly show yourself
when you think
the world isn’t watching.
I am fascinated
by the way
you can see the world’s secrets
and yet still keep your own so well.
I look at you and think
I will never stop wondering,
but when you look at me,
I am completely transparent.
You know my thoughts,
you see my secrets,
you listen to all my heartbeats.
But no one could gather
or contain your secrets—
they are scattered among the skies,
forming constellations
and pretending to be predictable,
so much deeper
than anyone could imagine.
I want to know if you are smiling
from your place in the sky,
or if the shooting stars at two a.m.
are actually your tears.
If you travel the world so much,
I want to know if you call one place home.
I want to see the rain and fireworks
from your point of view.
But it is also intriguing
that you keep me wondering.
You never ask questions,
and never answer mine;
you are just there,
glowing, breathing,
listening.
And if I have learned anything from you,
it is that I want to love
as you love—
from a gentle corner of the sky,
casting just as much light as is needed,
unveiling the beauty of the dark,
and strong enough to sweep the sea.
Cindy Green is a forest-wandering, poetry-scribbling stargazer with messy notebooks and messy thoughts. Despite her love for all of God’s creation, sunflowers and stars in particular have a way of sneaking into both her writing and her heart (but you won’t hear her complaining about it). She is an amateur sword-wielder with a Highland-dancing warrior spirit who also writes letters to the moon and considers the sky her best friend. A focused daydreamer, organized pack rat, and oblivious observer, she is a self-professing ambivert (or a living contradiction) who deeply feels both the beauty and fallen state of the world. Through her words, she hopes to describe the indescribable and form personal connections with people while reflecting a love for her Savior and a passion for everything she touches.
After reading this poem, I’ve decided that the moon is an introvert—and probably an INFJ. 😉 This sounds like what I’d imagine an extrovert thinking when they look at an introvert. You’ve captured life’s beauty yet again, Cindy! 💜
Definitely an introvert 😀 I love the thought of this being from an extrovert to an introvert. What a uniquely beautiful perspective! ❤️
I just want to reiterate what Brianna said—this poem is just 😍😍😍. I know I always say I love your poetry, but I particularly like this one because I identify with it so well. I’ve always wondered how other people (specifically extroverts 😉) see me, especially since I’m so quiet and reserved. Sometimes I wonder if I should try to act more extroverted and talkative, but you’ve helped me to see there is beauty in the most introverted souls too. 🤗
Thank you for writing this, dear Cindy!
Oh, my dear, there is so much beauty in introverted souls. How could there not be? You glow too brightly for that. ❤️
*Steals this poem away and stares at it in a dark corner*
How’s the dark corner?
(❤️)
^^^^^^ What Daeus said.
So. Much. Beauty. I can’t handle it all.
*grins and hugs you* ❤️
Ohhh, this is so sweet!!!
I can’t find the words to express what I felt while I read your poem, so I’m just going to give it lots of big hearts.
❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Aww. Thanks, Eden ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
Crazy awesome. You leave me with no words but those.
You are too sweet. 🙂
I second @libby!!!
There is no way I could say how awesome this is! SO awesome!
Aww, thanks for reading and making me smile!
This spoke to my soul. <3
And that touches my heart deeply. ❤️
*tries not to cry* It’s sooooo perfect, Cindy! *cries* <3
*cries because you’re crying* ❤️
Beautiful depiction of the moon. The way your broke of the sentences in each line gave it a thoughtful, far-off feel. The conclusion you reached was beautiful. Another gorgeous poem.
Now it needs to be night again so I can read it under the moon while listening to soft music. 🙂
*melts* I love how beautifully thoughtful your comments are. Thank you so much 🙂 And oh yes. Do that. Experiences like that leave your heart too full for words.
*takes many deep breaths*
why are you so good at poeting
*attempts to take similar deep breaths* and how are you so good at humaning
@cindy *takes more deep breaths* if I am good at humaning it is in part because you are good at poeting and you deserve lots of good humaning to come your way
xD But seriously, well done. I really enjoy reading your poetry. (:
Thank you for sharing another one of your masterpieces with us Cindy! 🙂 <3 <3
*smiles wide* I’m glad you liked it. 🙂
Really enjoyed your poem Cindy. Good job. *happy face as I give you a double thumbs up*
*even happier face at the double thumbs up* Thank you, Sarah! 🙂