Earth Once Had Two Moons

Some scientists believe
Earth once had two moons
That collided into the One we have today

But imagine for a moment
How the Earth must have felt

With both of them
Dancing around their head

Orbiting
Revolving
In one ear
And out the other
Out of sight
Out of mind
Returing
Again
And again

Spiraling

It’s enough to make one dizzy

I wonder if the Earth had a preference
I wonder if the Earth could tell the difference

Was there a moon
It prefered to be eclipsed?

Was there a moon
Which shone brighter,
Illuminated when chosen
By the Sun?

Was there a moon
That felt more full
In the eyes of the stars?

Luckily, the Earth didn’t have to make that choice

Unfortunately,

You do

For when you find yourself surrounded
By two moons you love dearly

A choice must be made
At the risk of your tides
At the risk of your nights
At the risk of a moon
Fading into the dark

For if we do not,
Both will eventually pull you
Down different paths

Until you are broken apart
And left to drift

Into the nothingness you have chosen
For yourself