A Blanket of Stardust

“Stardust is falling!” I heard my son cry, his small precious face looking up at the sky. “Stardust?” I echoed, and thought how my son had such a vivid imagination. “Yes, Mommy. Look!” he said, taking my hand. He led me outside; the sky I then scanned. I felt an enchantment, for what did I see? Myriads of stars shone down brightly at me. And the harder I stared, the more that it seemed the heaven above was like something we dreamed. The sky was a forest, and each star - a tree - was blazing in splendor against ebony. A celestial wildfire spread there overhead. “See, Mommy, see?” my dear child then said. No dust falling down from those stars did I see, but his eyes now looked downward ecstatically. When I followed his gaze, my shock was so sweet. A blanket of stardust I found at our feet!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2012

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Marcum Wong Avatar
July 8, 2017 at 9:31 PM
I somehow missed this wonderful poem written in 2012. This is so beautiful Andrea I just love it! : )
Kimathi Avatar
July 6, 2016 at 7:19 AM
Congrats Andrea, for your placement with this colorful, serene, enchanting piece!! ;-)
Richards Avatar
July 5, 2016 at 3:26 PM
What a sweet poem this is Andrea ! I'm so glad your Stardust could shine again !!! :)
U.D Palawon  Avatar
July 5, 2016 at 11:30 AM
This is fantastic. I love the imagery Andrea but most as it is from the angle of a your son! :D Kids are great! Congrats.
A   Avatar
July 4, 2016 at 10:07 PM
Andrea, I had marked your poem in 4th place in my contest. I don't know why the results came out the way they did... Happy 4th and Congratulations... check out my blog if you like. LINDA
Smith Avatar
July 4, 2016 at 9:27 PM
So sweet Andrea. Congrats on your win.
Medders Tobechi Avatar
July 4, 2016 at 9:04 PM
This is beautiful.....something that I would like to see....Congratulations on your contest win
Callus Avatar
April 28, 2015 at 12:46 PM
Hi Andrea! Lovely write, magical, as seen through a child's eyes. Congrats on your fine win. // Not back, yet, just visiting old friends:) All the best. // paul
A   Avatar
April 26, 2015 at 12:06 AM
Andrea, Congratulations on your Simply Beautiful # 2 contest win :) Luv ~LINDA~
Walker Avatar
April 24, 2015 at 7:55 AM
This is so beautiful, what imagery.
Das Avatar
April 21, 2015 at 6:56 AM
This is so very beautiful...congratulations on win
Richards Avatar
April 20, 2015 at 3:15 PM
Simply beautiful was the name of the contest;;;;;and indeed perfect name for this poem ! Through a child's eyes, the world is a beautiful place! Congrats on your win!!
Haight Avatar
April 20, 2015 at 12:43 PM
Lovely and sweet, Andrea. Congrats on your win! Sandra
Taylor Avatar
April 20, 2015 at 8:48 AM
Beautiful, Andrea- Congrats. Hugs, Ralph
May Avatar
April 19, 2015 at 7:31 PM
I love this one....Congrats on your win Andrea...
Gibson Avatar
April 19, 2015 at 6:55 PM
Congratulations, Andrea; I love this poem. Made me think of the things my son would say when he was a little boy.
Deschler Avatar
April 19, 2015 at 6:46 PM
So magical, whimsical and beautiful is this poem. Nicely done, Andrea! Congrats on the win!
Allison Avatar
April 19, 2015 at 6:04 PM
absolutely enchanting Andrea - beauty through the eyes of a child - a 7 from me and congrats on your win:-) Hugs Jan xx
Maverick Avatar
January 1, 2014 at 10:05 AM
And wern't you just the person to find it Andrea...and no I'm not back yet, L O L just looking in, great to read and congrats Joe..'
Mehta Avatar
December 28, 2013 at 6:50 AM
Enjoyed the poem and congrats on the win,Andrea
Horsch Avatar
December 27, 2013 at 8:06 AM
First I must say that this is a very good poem. A well deserved win Andrea, I enjoyed this one...Hugs....Roger
A   Avatar
December 27, 2013 at 1:46 AM
Hi Andrea, .. CONGRATULATIONS -thank you for supporting my contest. Wishing you the best when it comes to Health and Happiness, this coming New Year! xox..Linda
Arowolo Avatar
January 25, 2013 at 4:05 PM
Lovely and Beautiful write,Andrea...Congrats on your win..Kudos to you,dear friend..
Guzzi Avatar
January 24, 2013 at 3:05 PM
A unique and personal take Andie. Congrad's on your win. Light & Love
Johnson Avatar
January 23, 2013 at 6:47 PM
I love this one Andrea. My son too up[ until the day he died was enchanted with the stars and planets. Love, Joyce
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