Almost single-handedly, moon conquers the night
Although the stars, taken together, shine so bright,
Give to the moon most precedence, evenhandedly
Moon conquers the night, almost single-handedly.
The moon in all its glory, the naked eye can see
While nearest stars, I’m afraid, are too far for me,
Though the most distant star has its very own story
The naked eye can see, the moon in all its glory.
Indeed, I stand in awe, of the heaven’s vast array
To stand and peer upward at the end of a long day
So mysterious the length and breadth of its draw
Of the heaven’s vast array, indeed, I stand in awe.
I love the night sky, filled with wonder and mystery
Evidenced from the beginning of human history,
Ere man could comprehend, [or even begin to try]
Filled with wonder and mystery, I love the night sky.
Written August 11, 2022
[Swap Quatrain, as invented by Lorraine
M. Kanter; introduced to me by Emile Pinet]
Coming closer to the reality
Embracing all of the surroundings
As I envision the end my demise
I await, embrace my Savior
Far away a distance remedy
Open evenhandedly stands
Kicking against the wind
While wondering about grace
Standing still seeking peace
Asking, praying for sweet release
Mercy sits I'm encased in His glory
Lord I read in your word the story
Away a distance remedy
Open evenhandedly witness
Kicking against the wind
Seeking wondering about His grace
Help me Lord Jesus
12/16/17
written by James Edward Lee Sr.
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