Reflection and Shadow

Reflection and Shadow

I move across ocean waters,

Endless and expansive

And my wings beat without effort

Against a breezeless full moon night.

Like glass below me

My reflection moves across the surface,

Then the reflection moves over a scene 

That shimmers like a movie of glowing silver.

A woman stands naked and holding herself

Maybe for comfort … maybe for sorrow,

And a large Willow Tree rises

From a small green island behind her

And protects and watches over her.

A dolphin in the distance

Rises and pauses at the surface

Admiring this beauty just as I do.

Then Moon only half-risen, 

With craters and valleys clearly visible

Upon its glowing face,

Suddenly and softly speaks to me … and to her:

"Everything has a reflection

And everything has a shadow

But neither is Truth"

I say, "Thank you Moon.”

This is my Journey

--Owl

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