I always hoped the moon would save me. As I cowered under my windows, sheathed in moonbeams, waiting alone in silence, I prayed, just once, she would. But she never did. Nothing ever did. That's the thing about living a childhood like mine. You'll pray to anything and everything. Because you're too small to do anything but cower and try not to cry. To stay silent. I spent countless nights with her light shining over me as I awaited my fate, but somehow, she always comforted me. She was there. Enduring my pain right along with me. Giving me hope. Showing me I wasn't alone. For that, I will always love the moon and the moonbeams she shines.
Reflection
As my tears reflect the stars,
I wonder if you can see
the pain that lingers
within my eyes.
Starshine
When I look
at the stars shining
in the sky,
I feel our distance
as nothing more
than a caress
or gentle kiss away,
instead of a few
thousand miles
worth of walls.
Graced By The Moon
The sky was at its
most beautiful when
the moon graced it.
The soft glow,
illuminated at the edges
and casting shadows
better than any artist
ever could, was my muse.
Hoping
I hid amongst
the moon and stars,
hoping the dark
would protect me.
Graveled Road
Graveled roads shimmer
against the moonlight
like a million tiny diamonds,
guiding me where I belong.
Shining Star
I don’t think you know
how much it means to me
to have your eyes travel
across these pages.
That makes you
my shining star.
Right here on Earth.
Painting Dreams
My quill is filled
not with ink, but
with shooting stars,
and I'll paint your
dreams with
luminescence.
Disciples
Children of the moon
are the lovers of the dark,
the admirers of the moon.
They are the disciples of shadow.
Beautiful Dreams
When I dream,
you’re still here,
bathed in moonlight.
My biggest fear is
waking up to see you
fade with the dawn.
Drunk On Stars
I was drunk on stars,
drinking the cosmos
of your eyes, like I
was dying in a desert
of galaxies.
Wishes
Take all your prayers. All your wishes upon stars and blown out candles. All those empty nights you looked at the moon and told yourself that your world would be alright. That you would overcome. Let it all go and listen to the midnight whispers in the halls of your heart. You'll find the answers were there all along.
The Fault In Your Eyes
I couldn’t
blame chance,
or the stars
in the night sky.
It was the fault
in your eyes,
and the words
that sealed
my fate.
Eternity
I hold eternity in my hands
when your silken
phosphorescent skin
illuminates the night,
pulsating with energy
meant for me.
Together
The road and the moon,
distant hills and clouds
together as one.
Infinite Oblivion
When my moonlit dreams
were filled with you,
I felt complete, infinite,
and I never wanted to wake up.
Craters Of Madness
The craters of madness pounded by a millennium of blows, fulfilled the prophecy of the moon spending her life in solitude, forever separated from her beloved.
Pale Blue
Under the pale blue moonlight,
you looked into my soul.
For once, I didn't mind.
Because I wanted you
to see all of me, and hoped
like hell you wouldn't mind
what you saw.
Playground
My body rots in the warm sun. It pierces my skull like a thousand tiny blades cutting with perfect precision to make each jab hurt worse than the last. This, my brightened surroundings, are rays beating down onto my scorched flesh, laughing at my inability to coexist in its presence. It taunts me, reminding me that I don't belong. But I know my place. My soul lives among the shadows, dances with the moon, and twinkles with the stars in the night sky. This, where my demons live and thrive, is my prison. This, my world of darkness, is my salvation. This, where anything is possible, is my redemption. This is my playground.
Man On The Moon
His eyes were icy blue,
and it reminded me of
the man on the moon,
always keeping his
protective gaze on me.
We Were Infinity
When I close my eyes, I see your beautiful face, lit from within. I see the brilliance of your eyes, glinting against the dying light of the day. Memories flash before my eyes. All those moments we ever shared play like movies. I remember you. I remember us. And what we once stood for. I hold on to those moments. That’s all I have left of us. Sometimes, when no one is looking, a smile will creep into my lips. Because we were real. We were right. And we were epic.
Moondust and Whispers
The moon’s dust
felt like warm snow
embracing me
as she whispered,
“It’ll be alright.”
My Universe
If you remember nothing else,
know that you were my universe.
Listen as my heart forever
beats as one with yours in the
silence between moonbeams.
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Thank You
Writing has always called to me in a way nothing else ever has or ever will. Fiction might be where my heart truly lies, however poetry and prose has proved to be a valuable tool in my writing process. Poetry and prose help me refine my words for maximum impact, compacting as much emotion as possible into as few words as possible. Without these, I believe my writing as a whole would not be where it is today. For those of you that enjoy these shorter pieces over my fiction, this is for you. No matter how long or short, my writing is my escape, just as reading is for many of you. I hope you all agree that deciding to release this chapbook was the right decision. But most of all, I hope it touched you in some way. You have my sincerest and most humbled gratitude for you continued support.
Always,
Sarah Doughty
About The Author
Sarah Doughty writes with thematic undercurrents involving love, life, hope, and often, PTSD. Her writing and books are a way for her to escape her mind and enter another, to experience something amazing and healing at the same time. She's shared her words freely online for anyone who wants to read them, so that maybe they can give someone else hope, or the same, temporary escape as they did for her.
Discover Other Titles By Sarah Doughty
Earthen Witch Novels
Just Breathe
Focus
Earthen Witch World Novels
Home
Earthen Witch World Shorts
Dream Spell
Zoe
Connect With Me
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Acknowledgments
Without the continued support of friends and fans from both social media and my website, this chapbook wouldn't be possible. My words have reached more people than I ever thought possible, and I'm forever grateful for all the encouragement throughout my journey of writing and healing. To my biggest fans, beta readers, and friends, for their unwavering guidance and support: Márcia "Mah" Lima of emotionally.inconstant, and May Timani. To Sonny Spencer, for your continued support since the beginning, your assistance with my novels, and your generosity with your amazing photography. To my good friend Sheswideawake for her continued support and guidance in all things Photoshop, and for her selfless donation of the perfect art for the cover of this chapbook. To my husband for taking care of me and our son without complaint, and being more than I ever thought I deserved, I love you. To my mother for being Mom and an amazing grandmother. To my sister-in-law for swooping in and saving the day when I needed help with childcare. Finally, but certainly not least, YOU, my readers. Thank you for loving every second of this journey with me.
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