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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
***
Last few words:
Warmest Regards Of The Season
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I tend to read Ted Kooser, Jim Harrison, Paul Simon, Robert Frost. I like minimalist poetry, and poems reflecting on nature and Mother Earth.
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Rosewood Apothecary
Sun, 2022-12-18 17:39
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
Mon, 2022-12-19 06:59
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Candlewitch
Mon, 2022-12-19 06:20
Lovedly...
not everything is about you, or don't you know that? Sorry about that Lavender.
* Cat
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Lavender
Mon, 2022-12-19 08:56
All good!
:) xo
author commentCandlewitch
Mon, 2022-12-19 07:19
dear Lovedly,
thank you for removing the offending comment. a classy action.
*hugs, Cat
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Lavender
Sun, 2022-12-18 18:00
Thank you, Tim,
Carl Sagan was a fine man, as are you, my friend.
Peace to you and yours ~
L
author commentRula
Mon, 2022-12-19 04:45
Exquisite
❤❤❤❤❤❤
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Lavender
Mon, 2022-12-19 08:52
Dear Rula,
Thank you, my wonderful friend.
Peace to you and yours~
L
author commentRula
Mon, 2022-12-19 04:51
Sorry
.
❤❤❤❤❤❤
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Lavender
Mon, 2022-12-19 08:52
All good!
xo
author commentlovedly
Mon, 2022-12-19 05:45
and why not
designed millions
billions
o lallala
TRILLions..................today's norms
Lavender
Mon, 2022-12-19 08:53
Hello, Lovedly!
Thank you for reading. I wish you much love and peace!
Lav
author commentCandlewitch
Mon, 2022-12-19 06:23
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
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Lavender
Mon, 2022-12-19 08:55
Dear Cat,
Very much an unconditional wish - well put!
Peace to you and yours~
L
author commentGeezer
Mon, 2022-12-19 10:22
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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There is value to commenting and critique, tell us how you feel about our work.
This must be the place, 'cause there ain't no place like this place anywhere near this place.
Lavender
Mon, 2022-12-19 12:19
Thank you, Geezer...
for all you do here.
Peace to you and yours~
L
author commentRoseBlack
Mon, 2022-12-19 17:21
Simple and beautiful
How many times we have stood and wished upon a star or simply enjoyed its sparkle! Well done!
~RoseBlack~
Lavender
Mon, 2022-12-19 17:35
Hello, RoseBlack!
How are you? Thank you, and I hope your holiday season is peaceful!
L
author commentRoseBlack
Mon, 2022-12-19 18:08
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.
~RoseBlack~
Lavender
Mon, 2022-12-19 18:20
So sorry
that you were ill! Hope you are doing better now!
L
author commentRoseBlack
Mon, 2022-12-19 18:21
Everyone
seems to be recovered and is looking forward to the Holiday weekend.
~RoseBlack~
Michael Keens
Fri, 2022-12-30 09:10
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
Fri, 2022-12-30 09:37
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
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