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Dec 18, 2022
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The Star
it is a beacon
in its dazzling gown
harbored in its home
designed millions
perhaps billions
of years ago
I reach to tap it with
the tip of my finger in the
naive hope that it will slightly sway
but it is far beyond my curiosity
reminding me just how small I am
reminding me that the diminutive dust
that sometimes rises from my brow
belongs to its brethren and I
have no greater purpose but
to stand here beneath its splendor
and make a humble wish for
Peace on Earth
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About This Poem
Last Few Words: Warmest Regards Of The Season
Editing Stage: Editing - rough draft
Comments
Rosewood Apothecary
2 years 7 months ago
Beautiful
We are small. I believe Carl Sagan said, “for small creatures such as we, the vastness is bearable only through love.” For a scientist he sure was one fine poet, as are you.
Tim
lovedly
2 years 7 months ago
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Candlewitch
2 years 7 months ago
Lovedly...
not everything is about you, or don't you know that? Sorry about that Lavender.
* Cat
Lavender
2 years 7 months ago
All good!
:) xo
Candlewitch
2 years 7 months ago
dear Lovedly,
thank you for removing the offending comment. a classy action.
*hugs, Cat
Lavender
2 years 7 months ago
Thank you, Tim,
Carl Sagan was a fine man, as are you, my friend.
Peace to you and yours ~
L
Rula
2 years 7 months ago
Exquisite
Lavender
2 years 7 months ago
Dear Rula,
Thank you, my wonderful friend.
Peace to you and yours~
L
Rula
2 years 7 months ago
Sorry
.
Lavender
2 years 7 months ago
All good!
xo
lovedly
2 years 7 months ago
and why not
designed millions
billions
o lallala
TRILLions..................today's norms
Lavender
2 years 7 months ago
Hello, Lovedly!
Thank you for reading. I wish you much love and peace!
Lav
Candlewitch
2 years 7 months ago
dear Lavender,
such a thoughtful poem. gentle and thought provoking. your last line is like being kissed by a an unconditional wish. I love it, Cat
Lavender
2 years 7 months ago
Dear Cat,
Very much an unconditional wish - well put!
Peace to you and yours~
L
Geezer
2 years 7 months ago
As seasonable...
a wish as any I've heard yet. What a wonderful gift that would be. Thank you, Lavender, we accept your wish and wish it too. ~ Geez.
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Lavender
2 years 7 months ago
Thank you, Geezer...
for all you do here.
Peace to you and yours~
L
RoseBlack
2 years 7 months ago
Simple and beautiful
How many times we have stood and wished upon a star or simply enjoyed its sparkle! Well done!
Lavender
2 years 7 months ago
Hello, RoseBlack!
How are you? Thank you, and I hope your holiday season is peaceful!
L
RoseBlack
2 years 7 months ago
I am doing ok
My apologies for being a little quite on the site. It has been a long couple of weeks full of sickness, dental issues etc. This is the first chance I have had to browse the Stream in quite a while. Hope you are enjoying the Holiday season.
Lavender
2 years 7 months ago
So sorry
that you were ill! Hope you are doing better now!
L
RoseBlack
2 years 7 months ago
Everyone
seems to be recovered and is looking forward to the Holiday weekend.
Michael Keens
2 years 6 months ago
This is so deep. So sad
This is so deep. So sad but also optimistic at the same time. Which makes it great. I find it so scary looking up at the stars but so amazing. I swear most people just go about their lives not thinking about this stuff. Don't get it. How can one not think about the universe and look up.
Lavender
2 years 6 months ago
Hello, Michael,
There are no words for our amazing universe and beyond. I agree, thinking about it puts our lives into perspective. Thank you for reading!
L