Reflecting Rays of Sunlight

Shinning bright and brilliant,
A flame so enormous and consuming;
You are the sun
That gives light to all those around 

Especially me, the moon. 

I can only reflect
Your rays of intensity,
Only a dim glow
Seen as a small, pale circle 

And sometimes less.  

Though I can’t say I mind
As I’m nothing without you anyway.
Just a dark sphere of rock
Without you there to illuminate me. 

Hidden in amongst stars,
Craving your warmth;
I’m content being the one
Noticed only in your shadow, 

In your absence,
And only for a little while
Before you rise up and
Take the spotlight once again.