when it’s just us
we remain quiet—
the moon and me
I wrote this on December 24, 2023. The visualization was provided by DALL-E and Microsoft Designer via Bing.
Exploring the Symmetry of the Poem
The poem has a subtle yet elegant symmetry, created by the balance between the speaker, the moon, and the silence they share. The first two lines set up a mirrored structure: “when it’s just us” reflects intimacy, and “we remain quiet” mirrors the peacefulness of that moment. The final line brings both the speaker and the moon into equal standing, emphasizing their quiet connection. The dash before the last line creates a pause, highlighting the reflective symmetry between the quiet of the speaker and the quiet of the moon.