As the skies darken
Out come the stars
Some big, some small
Some bright, some brighter
Some bursting and flashing
As they blaze brashly across the night sky.
Some burn steadily
A constant point of navigation
A familiar source of comfort
A twinkling source of light.
Some stars flare
Others flicker and fade
They glimmer in the distance
Lurking in the shadow of a cloud
In the star dust.
On clear nights
Bright nights
Twinkling starry sky nights
Gazing at the glitter nights
You will notice so much beauty
So much beauty
In places you have never looked before.
Stars that have always burned
Glittered in the distance
Flickered in the twilight
These are the stars that suddenly catch your eye
And steal your heart
The blazers, the burners
They dazzle with their brightness
Just as suddenly as they were there
They are gone.
It is not always the brightest
Nor twinkliest star
That is the most important up in the sky
It is the one at that moment
That lights your way
Guides you home
Helps you see
Makes you stop and stare and gaze
And wonder
Makes you wonder.
As the skies darken
Out come the stars
In all shapes and sizes
Letting you know they are there
A constant point of navigation
A familiar source of comfort
A twinkling source of light.
Beautiful. I love your metaphors Jennie, they remind me of sailing and night watches when one is on deck alone, comforted by the familiar, yet daunted by the unknown that lies ahead, hoping to distinguish the true stars from obstacles.
This is lovely x
Beautiful x x x I really hope these stars are helping you, even if it only slightly. Been thinking of you a lot this week x x x x
Beautiful x
A beautiful post, as always. I too love your metaphors. The emotion laces every word perfectly. Lots of love xxxxx
This is such an incredible post, Jennie. Really emotive. All your posts are so powerful but this is utterly brilliant. Just like those stars guiding you home xx
Nice