Legend Of The Sun And Moon Poem by Jim Yerman

The Lakota Sioux tell a story about the sun and moon
which is ultimately a story about love…and loss…
about two tribes that lived on either side of a river…
a river they were forbidden to cross.

But one day a young girl from the moon tribe on one side of the river
and a young boy from the sun tribe on the other side…
saw each other and immediately fell in love…
a love they could not hide.

So, from each side of the river they both began to build a bridge…
and when it was was complete
on that bridge halfway across the river…the two young lovers would meet.

When the two tribes discovered this…
the two lovers were killed and their spirits sent away….
the spirit of the moon child was sent to light the night…
while's the spirit of the sun child was sent to light the day.

But love is not so easily extinguished…not so easily marooned…
for there are moments when they share the sky
when the sun's love illuminates the moon.

And if you're lucky, as we were recently, to be there when they share the sky…
when their stars align….
from the moment they first see each other…you can see how their love shines.

And every now and then…though to us it may not seem like much…
If we're lucky…during an eclipse…we see the two lovers touch…

When we see them smile or touch one another…then quickly part
We know their love is true…indeed
showing how sometimes when it comes to love…
a smile across the distance…
or a momentary touch
is all you ever need.