Beacon of the Night

"Beacon of the Night"

Last night, I saw the full moon.

It was standing out in a clear sky.

I turned out the lights in my house,

and I looked out the window.

There were many stars.

Gazing at each one of them,

I imagined someone—

a member of the family or a friend—

who is no longer with me

on this earth,

but still lives very much

in my heart.

Jeanne Rowe

Jeanne Rowe is a retired Washingtonian.

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