At midnight I fall into the stars,
Started flirting with the moon,
My howl seduces the darkness.

On these four legs my eyes glisten,
To her sight, I gaze.

Her light bounces off my fur
Even my shadow obeys her command.

She levitates amongst the heavens,
Dancing, she enjoys my stare, she feeds off my cry.

Her energy teases my mind,
I see her moon beams. Her immortal bliss.

A queen,
A goddess,

Who ignites oceans.

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Jayson Museta is a Namibian poet.

Cover Image: A Goddess, 2020. © Katherine Hunter.

Katherine Hunter is a Namibian illustrator, graphic designer, and dancer. She is interested in comic book illustration and fantasy fiction. She obtained her undergraduate degree in Visual Communication Design (Illustration) at the Stellenbosch Academy of Design and Photography, her honours degree in illustration, and her master’s degree in art education from Stellenbosch University. Katherine works as a graphic designer and typesetter at HouseFinder Magazine. She has also recently launched her own Namibian art brand, Maan Atelier, which focuses on creating fantasy artwork and stories.