The Cusp

One morning the light disappeared

It traveled on a comet to the other side of the moon

There was no advance notice

Not even a see you later card

It didn't say how long it would be gone or if it was ever coming back

I cried

I wailed at the Universe

I drifted in the dark sea and wondered

Why does it go?

Pen in hand I asked

Light responded in kind

Dear Deb

Your question already has been answered

I raged at the Universe

I drifted the dark sea and wondered some more

Why must the light leave for me to notice it exists?

Pen in hand I asked

Light responded in kind

Dear Deb

Your question already has been answered

I sat in silence with the Universe

I drifted in the dark sea and noticed

The waves lapped against me while I cried

My heart beat reached into my soul and whispered sweet somethings

Night spread out with an exclamation point broadening my ability to see

As light rounded from behind the Moon the beacon waved hello

I recognized her magnificence, benevolence and brilliance

The dark sea glimmered in rolling depths of reflection

On the cusp of a transition I smiled