Once upon a time, the Moon discovered the Earth.

by: Ariana Strong

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The Moon was guided into Earth’s orbit by 

 an invisible force. The Moon was mesmerized by the stormy 

blue seas and light grey skies, captivated by the rich brown soil and dark 

green trees. The Moon sought adventure. The Moon wanted to explore every curve 

and every edge. The Moon voyaged across the seas first. The tides rose and fell, blindly 

following the Moon. Creatures and plants followed suit, basking in the moonlight. The Moon 

hadn’t come from here. The Moon was a conqueror, an outsider. The Moon had taken control. 

The Earth despised the Moon. The Moon captured the oceans and the nights. For eons, the Earth 

never spared a glance, but the Moon was ravenous and soon, the Earth stood up to the Moon. 

The Moon was white, shadowed with greys and yellows. Sometimes the Moon even shined 

pink, red, and orange. The Earth watched the Moon wax and wane until the Moon eventually 

disappeared. The Earth now understood that the Moon had never meant to steal the Earth’s seas. 

The Moon couldn’t control its phases. The Moon was not there to abuse the power. The Moon 

was there to admire the Earth in all of Earth’s glory. A force had lured them together since

The  beginning of time. It was an invisible string and with every eon it tightened.

It was an energy only few experienced in their lifetimes. The Moon 

and Earth were bound by the everlasting force of gravity.