Her Beams

She holds that ageless orb within her spell

the sprite who drapes it in mystery,

that once intended full moon magic

to weave in heart's the flame of love.

Sister to the Muse

being graced with Cupid's charms

showering down upon the world

beams of romance,

creating night's intended to make two hearts

consumed in a single amorous feast.

Ancients felt the soft light kiss their essence

slipping off in sway to its command

into hidden places full of intimacy's secrets

where bloomed the richness of amore.

But though she never lost her power over luna's realm

demons great jealous of her enchantment

despite being unable to darken its illumination

so they corrupted the space between earth and the sphere.

Thus it still touches the planet

this time bearing madness in the shine

inspiring minds to act out their depraved desires

instead of being the source for purest affection.

Still each eve she continues to send forth her energy

knowing that even in the midst of lunacy

some of her rays of passion will reach needy life.