The Man in the Moon
The man in the moon
he watched you tonight
when your head touched the pillow
until you saw the dawn’s light
He protects the dark hours
and collects every fear
files all your worries
and distills every tear
He’s your nightly beacon
the light by your side
his silver light speaking
to your wishes that hide
He weaves all your dreams
in the realm of your head
until it may seem
fairies leap on your bed
Or unicorns race
through your rivers of sheets
their hooves wildly pacing
the speed your heart beats
His luminous eye
there since you were born
in the sparkly starred sky
sees you happy, forlorn
Make a wish when he’s bright
that your secrets he’ll keep
ask this friend in your night
for an untroubled sleep
He is constant and true
in a world so uncertain
your hope’s sentinel
the light through your curtain