Hare on the Moon

The first time I listened

To the story of the

Hare on the moon

I too wanted to go there

Not for the moon

But for the Hare

Who probably was still there

I kept wondering

How it must have felt

To have a celestial body

All just to yourself

There's the majestic view

Without the slightest sound

It must be surrealistic

But how would it feel

With not a dear one around

I was worried then

But days passed and 

I knew it was probably 

Just a special tale

Now as I look up at the moon

I find myself still wondering

About a possibly unseen rune

There must be more

To the compassion of the hare

Is it there to soothe a soul

That looks up for solace

In nights when 

The moon is not whole

Or to convey hearty whispers

From the loving souls

To their beloved listeners

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A little behind the scenes:

When I listened to the story, I knew it was a story. However, as it always has been, I somehow associate life with everything, even inanimate objects. So, I kept wondering about the hare and its feelings.

I wondered if it was infact a gift to be on the moon or if the hare felt otherwise. But as time passed on, I tried to make peace with the situation of the mythical hare. But every single time I see the moon, when the silhouette of the hare is apparent, I return to my childhood musings. 

The hare is a symbol of compassion, intuition, creativity, new beginnings, and spring time. So, it makes sense that it might be there (symbolically) for a reason. Probably it acts as a medium of communication between loved ones who are far apart. Or it may act as a companion to someone who is probably feeling a bit blue and aloof. Or just to tell, "You are not alone. You might be on earth and I might be alone on moon. Even if I am a long way from you, I am there for you. As long as we are there together, we are never really alone."

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