I lie in bed no sleep in sight More awake with the moon than I was with the sun The next day closer than the last Shows that hold no mysteries to me whispering in the background Craving things that my mind wants But that my body will regret Cheddar Chex Mix Reese’s Cups A man The candle’s flame dances in the distance Releasing a painfully nostalgic aroma I was once just a woman I took 45-minute showers Survived off saltines and ramen Had nightly meetings with Mary Jane No side-stepping Lego landmines Or llamas in pajamas So now the moon and I We enjoy the stillness of the night My time becomes my own My name is nonexistent My space is substantial My peace is protected Tomorrow I may be slow to wake Tonight, I have no regrets I smile I laugh I remember I hope For just 10 more minutes Or maybe 15 Before I know it Tomorrow will come all too soon And this time I have It can only come with the moon
Nataya Wade is currently a Junior at Cumberland University majoring in English with a concentration in Creative and Professional Writing. She has been writing poetry since age 15 and in the past 13 years has gone on to perform her poems and various spoken word pieces. Nataya hope to complete her degree and become an author and professor.