Publication Core presents Mystical Moonlight By Anola Boutah Mystical Moonlight We fatefully met on that miraculous night, I will never forget the full moon was amazingly bright. Overlooking the sacred Wat PraKeo we sat on my lawn, There was sweet talk until crack of cheerful dawn. You illuminated me with kindest voice, Hence I knew you were my best choice. It was under that enchanting moonlight, We created poignant bond eternally tight. The fragrance of dok champa flowered in the air, While the monsoon caressed my raven long hair. You whispered melodious love into my tender ears, Which captured every drop of my gentle tears. Within moments I felt in love with a charming farmer, Who nurtured me with the gift of rapturous laughter. The depth of our souls intertwined beyond imagination, That circulated my world into a perfect motion. At the turn of year 2522 I had to part, It was by the river we lamentably departed. My heart pierced as thoughts of losing you burst into fear, Eclipse of the moon signaled we would not be near. The benign Mekong River abrupt with merciless shivery, As the cripple canoe set to sail with restless bravery. At that moment my sob roared as loud as the cry from thunder, The world must have heard while it savored supper. My soul dolefully wailed as I gripped on to you with fright, Alas, I uttered good-bye and blinded you from my sight. Even though there will never be that same sparkling moonlight, Promised I will search for luminous stars as my guiding light. 8.17.99 ---->END<-----