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StarrGazer
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since 2000-03-05
Posts 679
Texas

0 posted 2000-07-16 10:58 PM


Dancing up above so luminous and bright
My security blanket of stars is there each night
They are the one thing that stays constant and true
When life's always changing and I'm unsure what to do

Sometimes obstructed by the clouds, the stars play hide and seek
And just when I think all is lost; they come out for a little peek
Pulsating with laughter, because I was so wrong
They tell me not to give up; they urge me to be strong

When the starlight seems so pale and faded
And life's dreams have all become faded
Often I wonder why I continue to try
Stars have their moment and then they die

When the stars all seem to have lost their luster
And even one smiles, is more than I can muster
Just when I give up- it can't be done
My eyes settle on a brighter one

So once again tonight, I'll slip away outside
And watch the night sky twinkle with all the tears I've cried
Little incandescent balls of all my fiery hope
Reassuring me once again. I'll find a way to cope

Suddenly it's clear to me, knowing all of this, why I still try
Stars have their moment and then they die
But, in that instant when they shine so bright
They can mend a soul, and give it the will to fight

That blinding brightness can erase all the tears that have been cried
And the stars that have disappeared - merely dreams that have died
Making way for a new dream- a brighter shining starlit sky
And that star might be yours, if you're not afraid to try

Destiny is written in the star-studded sky each night
Some of the stars are faded, while some shine oh so bright
Whatever life throws me I'm sure I can make it
With the help of my stars… my security blanket


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Lost Dreamer
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since 1999-06-20
Posts 2464
Somewhere near the Rainbow
1 posted 2000-07-16 11:04 PM


This is awesome, I love it.  
ellie LeJeune
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since 2000-01-10
Posts 4156
King of Prussia, PA USA
2 posted 2000-07-17 06:28 AM


Wonderfully written poem og hope and courage!
Ellie

Summers haunting melody
that awakens
the butterflies,
calling them to join
the dance
in their silent song
of praise to God.

eL

midnightblues
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since 2000-07-01
Posts 1597
Singapore
3 posted 2000-07-17 07:23 AM


Often I wonder why I continue to try
Stars have their moment and then they die

wow StarrGazer this is astounding! *S*


If there cannot be equal in affection, then let the one with more be me - midnightblues™

brian madden
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since 2000-05-06
Posts 4374
ireland
4 posted 2000-07-17 06:59 PM


A celestial masterpiece. Wonderful poem Starrgazer, thanks for taking part in the challenge.

"Out of sorrow entire worlds have been built
Out of longing great wonders have been willed
They're only little tears, darling, let them spill" Nick

StarrGazer
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since 2000-03-05
Posts 679
Texas
5 posted 2000-07-17 09:19 PM


Thanks LostDreamer, Ellie, Midnightblues, Brian

I haven't written anything in awhile the words seem to get stuck somewhere between knowing what I want to say and getting it down on paper so THANK YOU for the challenge Brian

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