Two lovers
separated
by the stretch
of open ocean
endless sky
moonlight passing
day to night
Arjuna’s window pointed west
While Rosa’s looked out to the east
Of their love they both were sure
Only water lay between them
Only time would be the test
Whether love could long endure
They had vowed to watch the moon
Each one in their lonely room
Far apart, but close in heart
They watched the silver face
Passing in and out of sight
Held aloft in lovely light
Counting moons
The months passed by
In time Rosa ceased to cry
She had now become enamoured
Of watching starlit nights
And changing skies
Counting moons
The years passed by
Arjuna drowned his tears in books
Slowly he began to write
He described the stars
And all the glories of the night
He described all she saw
As they watched the sky together
Together yet so far apart
They reached a sweet contentments
Beyond the reach of lovers art
Contemplating all they saw
Did they ever meet again?
If fate was kind I think they did.
Where it was I cannot say.
May the light of heaven lead them.
The moon has never shone so bright
As I saw it shine tonight.
Absence makes the heart grown fonder… if they actually lived together they would probably end up fighting if not divorced.
This is such a beautiful poem about enduring love through separation and the fulfillment one can find through pouring oneself out in the love of the things that are near them, whether it be a starlit sky or the ability to write one’s heart out. In this way, we can be connected those we love through the act of loving itself, even if we are physically far apart. The soul knows no boundaries of this earth. We have wings, and can take to the sky to kiss the moon.