“I am ruled by the moon.”
As I wander home, I can feel the cold breeze of the wind hugging me. The way it grazes my skin is a reminder that the universe is watching me go forward with my luminescent burning ground of passion. I gaze above and notice the unperturbed celestial being dazzling and illuminating the whole night sky; it’s the time of the day when she reigns.
In the past, I was always curious; why does the moon follow me wherever I go? I found it amusing and always be captivated by its beauty. I also find it peculiar that her figure isn’t always round? Why there are times when it’s hidden in the dark? Or why sometimes she spreads her light for the whole world to see?
As I grew older, I became more connected to her. I didn’t even know why. I just found my inner soul in contact with her — it’s like she’s the missing void that would unleash my inner solace.
That’s where I seek comfort because whatever I rant about to her, she will be there dominating the night to listen to my unconfessed misery. She doesn’t mind at all; she doesn’t care who I am — she’s just the moon destined to give brightness when the sun is resting.
And I think her purpose is probably serve as the light in the dark, to acknowledge that our dim life deserves to be seen; it is worthy to be in radiance.
In times when hope isn’t hopeful at all, the moon is a reminder that even the tiniest glow could save us.
Being a selenophile isn’t just about loving the moon scientifically — it’s also about loving it deeply and figuratively. The kind of attachment wherein it feels like you’re most alive in the night while others are asleep. The comfort it brings outshines our biggest fears and sorrows. For a moment, we could feel someone would empathize with our story.
It’s like we’re lost in the labyrinth, unsure of where to go or what lies ahead. But as you’re about to give up your perseverance, you’ll find yourself staring above. The maze that was once covered with clouds and rain at midnight, and time that suddenly freezes, there was the moon saving you.
And it would follow and lead us until we reach our destination; growth.
Like her, I undergo different phases to be full.
