On The Day Of A Lunar Eclipse (a letter from the moon to the earth)

Dear Sister,

It's been quite a day!
I thought you might want an explanation
for my disappearance tonight.
It's just that, in your presence,
I feel less compared to you.
Let me explain.

You're charismatic
drawing people towards you.
I have but a sixth
of the charm that you have.

You're such a philanthropist.
Always giving
giving
giving.
I want to give too.
But I can only afford traces
of the liquid life
that you seem overflowing with.

Even as kids,
you were always
bigger than me,
stronger than me,
braver than me.

I've followed you all my life,
always hovering around you,
observing your work from every angle.
But I can never figure out
Just how you do it.
Just how you be you.

And though you are so vibrant yourself,
you've always been attracted
to the most popular kid in school.
Always circling around the head of the gang.
I want you to know that you'll always be my  Sun.

There is a dark side of me
that I never showed you.
Anger.
Jealousy.
Rage.
Pettiness.

And today,
As I realize that I can never truly
leave your shadow,
the darkness engulfs me.

I'm sorry.
I need my time alone.
You won't see me at dinner and karaoke tonight.
Miss me.

Love,
Luna