FULL MOON ON TOP OF A CHAMPAGNE PALM'S TIP

two people talk about the stars at night
what they keep
they keep for themselves out of respect
for whatever they are

how bright are the stars tonight
how golden is the moon
lighting the darkness of the city
how wonderful we feel when we keep away
from our secret selves
avoiding what hurts
what leaves the shame
two people talk about what is far away
leaving sacred what is painful and real
what cannot be touched by the nearness of our hands
what cannot be spoken by the candidness of our lips