Moonlight Paths

Moonlight Paths

Into the darkness, we climbed.

The light of a full moon guiding our rocky path.

We wandered up steep inclines, around dangerous curves.

The conversation rose and fell,

and rose and fell,

as words of our distant pasts escaped our lips.

Cheekbones, jawlines, and the crisp angles of a pointed nose,

all softened by the glistening moonlight.

Blonde hair transformed into mysterious silver strands,

and eyes that were once a striking blue now pale reflections of the powerful moon.

As we reached the summit, the words were stolen from our lips

as the lights of the city danced far below our mountainous peak.

We shivered as we watched

the flow of cars,

the shimmering streetlights,

and the movement of the city we now call home.

The thick smell of vanilla cigarettes lingered in our noses

while the beauty of this moment captivated our minds.

The power of the moon mirroring the indefinite power of our minds

and the unwavering strength of the mountain representing the strength in our tired legs.

A quiet but powerful energy raced through our bones

and soon our feet were in motion,

stepping carefully to avoid a vicious fall.

This moonlit moment rapidly transforming into

a mere memory in our wicked minds.