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Moonlit Lake

by Emma Ganaj '23

The moon shines on my face

As I sit at the edge of the woods

Some people are afraid of the woods at nighttime

I’m not one of those people

I find comfort in seeing this beauty myself

I splash in the lake, soaking up the moon’s rays

Such awe-inspiring glory

It gives me life to be in this presence

I laugh

I return to my flickering campfire after being fulfilled by the moon

In that shimmering lake

I play my songs on the guitar

For myself and the moon

Because she deserves a serenade for guiding us all in the dark

As it rises and the tide moves

I feel grateful for this moment and for myself.

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