New Moon

An undeniable yearning
heard throughout lifetimes
now an intentional vow of silence.
Presently, a walk along the shore
reflects dark clouds overhead
of a welcomed storm intending to
wash away doubts, fears and plenty tears.
Waves crash loudly and harsher
than overwhelming thoughts
that consume from the moment
the sun greets the sky,
until it departs and long after.

Now drenched in moonlight
feet buried under clumps of wet sand
happiness no longer feels like a burden
and life goes on as planned.