If there was a star in the sky
I’d wish upon it
better days for you . . .
But sometimes it feels the stars
are all taken, leaving the sky dark and godforsaken; a desperate space
this self-imposed penance is just that
as is the self-denial of a solace richly deserved
the light of the soul never dies
but occasionally flickers;
a sign that things do change
black to white, night to day
there’s a star in the sky
and I’m wishing on it
better days for you . . .
if you’re left wondering about the star 
i put it there
just remember I may need you to find me one someday . . .
I wish you faith, love and a belief that life goes on
because it does.
M
Smoke & Mirrors 
You have a very lucky friend. This is so sweet, but then, you always are! You really are, do you know that? I love that about you!
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On the evening of March 19 I gazed upon the stars
I wished upon one that was particularly bright
Came to find out it was in the throws of death
and did not make it throughout the night
http://www.skyandtelescope.com/news/16952546.html
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Touching verse and hauntingly beautiful picture. I hope your friend finds solace.
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So serene. Makes me warm.
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Brilliant and beautiful. It gave me goosebumps as I read it.
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Beautiful! Absolutely beautiful!
Shine On!
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Tears are in my eyes. What a kind gift to give a friend. Thank you for sharing.
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semper gumby. the human spirit – to both endure grief and provide comfort – never ceases to amaze me…
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“But sometimes it feels the stars are all taken,
leaving the sky dark and godforsaken; a desperate space…”
DUDE! for someone taking a break, you are totally rocking this space.
i know this wasn’t written for me, but i’m going to fold it up and put it in my pocket anyway.
what a beautiful piece. no surprise there.
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touching…sweet…to have such friends as you people are truly blessed ~m…
i’m enjoying this break of yours…can you take more?
😉
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A friend gave me a gift of a star once many, many years ago while lying in the snow up on a Swiss Mountain. I’ve never seen the stars as bright as up on the Mountains where there is no other light.
I haven’t seen that star in over 20 years. But I feel it’s there. And the next time I’m up on a Mountain, or in the Desert or sailing in the Ocean, or hiking way inland of the Canadian Wilderness, I will look for it. I still remember exactly where to find it.
Then I also have another star, which I always see in the Winter time, since it’s part of Orion.
Funny enough, although they are supposed to be ‘mine’, whenever I do look at them, it’s the person who gave them to me that shines.
I’m seeing a bright future for you my friend! 🙂
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Ohh… Sweet sweet” brother of mine” . . .
As the tears run down my face , I am at a loss for words .
It’s so beautiful, so precious, from the bottom of my heart – I Thank You . . .
You are a magnificent man ….Luv You
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You are truly amazing. Now quit making me say that over and over again – it’s getting repetitive!
Another great work. I shall be awaiting some kind of published work from you soon.
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