You Still Have Time

By Aastha Gupta

Ever wondered how the moon glows, even in the darkest of nights?

The reason is simple-

the moon never questions its purpose.

It knows it must glow,

every night, without fail-

and it does.

The moon moves through eight distinct phases,

shifting shapes in the sky.

But no matter what it looks like-

in never loses its name-

it is still the moon-

bright,

shiny,

and even flawed.

There are nights when it disappears entirely,

leaving the sky- a black canvas scattered with silent dust.

Even then,

the moon embraces emptiness,

knowing it's only a phase-

a step towards becoming full again. 

So, think of yourself as the moon.

Some days will feel hollow.

Some nights may hide your light.

But the world is still here-

waiting, watching,

hoping you remember:

you still have time.

Use that time.

And shine-

with all the glow that's been waiting inside you.

By Aastha Gupta