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Star

For Eddie Jr., Bobby Adams, and Stevie Wilson

A radiant star climbed down from the heavens,
Planting virgin feet on hard ground,
Waiting for the crowd he knew would come.

But when it came, 
The crowd was blinded by his brilliance.

Angrily, it drove him behind a high, wide wall
Where he remained for some time,
Planning his escape homeward.

But the wall crumbled 
Beneath the weight of graspy hands
That  reached out 
To dim the luster of a light 
They could not understand.

To shine brightly, a star needs 
The protection of a clear night sky.

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  1. Date: 11/23/2011 3:30:00 PM

    Enjoyed the creativity of this one..Yes, on those few and rare nights when there are only stars against a dark night sky their light is so much brighter..Thanks for the kind review of my work...Sara

  1. Date: 11/8/2011 5:54:00 PM

    Very unique idea and imagery you have here, Beverly. Truly out of the box, and straight from your heart.

  1. Date: 10/31/2011 2:24:00 PM

    greet write

    Crespo Avatar Beverly Crespo Date: 11/1/2011 2:35:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank you.
  1. Date: 10/29/2011 10:59:00 PM

    I enjoyed this write! Keep up the excellent work. Always, Laura

    Crespo Avatar Beverly Crespo Date: 11/1/2011 2:37:00 PM Block poet from commenting on your poetry

    Thank you Laura.