a swallow of words

moonshine waiting

i stood there

killing my aching bones

waiting for something

i don't know

and my heart was weeping

and my fingernails were sharp

and the rain first stung 

then soothed

i stood there unsure

and i was like that

till the moon rose

and from the horizon 

i could see you 

and everything was still

so the moon smiled

as she watched 

me fall into your arms

both of us collapsing

to the floor

clinging tightly to the other

sent a silent thanks 

to you 

and she looked away

for now i wasn't waiting

and the moon could stop

collecting my tears

for stars