You, I, and the Moon

by Hailey W., 17

The waterfall is pretty tonight, isn’t it?
Creating ripples, inside and out
Crying tears of joy, nothing more, nothing less
Happy to be free, happy to live
Living is hard, but thank the stars for tonight

Living is hard, but thank the stars for tonight
Let’s dance in the moonlight, you and I
We’ll make our own rhythm, it can’t be too hard
I promise I won’t let go
So just for tonight, it’s me and the water

So just for tonight, it’s me and the water
Taking over all with grace
How do you do it, my love?
Sparkling just right when the moonlight hits
A glimmering robe, becoming one with the water

A glimmering robe, becoming one with the water
Your dress is lovely tonight, under this light
So, may I have this last dance, mi vida?
The breeze and the water, flowing through the night?
It’s just you, I, and the moon for tonight

Nevada City, California