Two Heavenly Bodies

The poet remarks on being blessed with a full life.

Two Heavenly Bodies

The sun rose new while yet the moon did shine
and two such bodies in the sky gave pause;
such light upon the virgin snow so fine,
two candles in my mind at once could cause
me to remember or to dream at will
and present time to stop without a trace,
to be replaced by thoughts of love that fill
my yesterdays. Tomorrow when the pace
that moves me racing on will surely slow
and dreams become what I remember best
I’ll think with joy of wonders that I know
and marvel at the friends with whom I’m blest.

         Although my life and love will end too soon,
         I smile; my life holds both the sun and moon.