A Tribute To a Star

On you the angels did bestow
a glow your friends would come to know
as star-shine!

For even stars cannot outshine
your countenance. It's as divine
as starlight.

Oh, how you hush those stars, my dear,
from brightly shining when you're near;
they're star-struck.

I too am stricken by your sight.
I'd love to be with you all night
to star-gaze.

Shine on, sweet man, but do not burn
too long or strongly; stars might turn
to stardust!


Dedication to a special person!
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015

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Watt Avatar
January 11, 2020 at 1:38 AM
A poem for a poet. Your affection is palpable. A beautiful and touching write.
Gauthier Avatar
June 15, 2019 at 6:16 PM
Congrats on your win, Andrea.
Barden Avatar
June 13, 2019 at 11:14 PM
This is exquisite, Buddy, I just love it! He must have been floored by this extraordinary tribute and dedication to love ... superb! HM?? This is my winner!
Dietrich Avatar
June 14, 2019 at 8:56 AM
Thanks so very much. This was for a fellow poet who was here a short while and really was a shining star. Then Poof! He disappears.
Duncan Avatar
July 9, 2017 at 9:49 PM
Well, I see you won again with this nice tribute :)
Marcum Wong Avatar
August 12, 2015 at 1:00 AM
This poem is so delightful Andrea. Armand is the romantic poet of our times and you picked the best form to honor him. He belongs amid the stars! I love this shinning tribute Andrea and must fave it. Congrats on your win my friend! 7
A. Sharma Avatar
August 10, 2015 at 12:12 AM
Lovely tribute to a great poet Andrea! I too hv always loved reading his heartfelt poetry, Congrats on big win!
Hamilton Avatar
August 9, 2015 at 5:43 AM
amazing tribute to a great man Andrea he has such a tender heart congrats on win hugs 7
A  Avatar
August 8, 2015 at 10:08 PM
Andrea, this is lovely and I am proud to read the poem. He's a very dear poet. I hope Linda reads this, she spoke highly and kindly of Armand. Enjoyed the tribute. SKAT
Allison Avatar
August 8, 2015 at 5:19 PM
Dropping back with my congratulations Andrea - I miss Armand so much - we are lucky to still have contact with him occassionally and I hope and pray he will be back with us soon ... miracles DO happen:-) Hugs Jan xx
Inman Avatar
August 8, 2015 at 1:18 PM
Andrea, beautiful tribute. "A Long Loud Sigh" was the first in my favorites folder.
Lamoureux Avatar
August 8, 2015 at 9:13 AM
I miss Armand, this is a wonderful tribute. Congratulations.
Y. Avatar
August 8, 2015 at 9:04 AM
Andrea, although I'm not familiar with Armand ,you have penned an awesome tribute.Congratulations on your well deserved win:-)Alexis
Smith Avatar
August 8, 2015 at 7:38 AM
I can see him smiling Andrea...I hope all is well...congrats Tim
La France Avatar
June 1, 2015 at 3:29 PM
Andrea, back to read this beauty again, a lovely tribute to your friend, I wonder where he is? Do I dare say 7, oh what to heck, A BIG FAT SEVEN and thanks for visiting my poem, I ran . . . my dad was such a unique character, always doing silly and wonderfully funny things, oh the stories told at his funeral had us in stitches, it seems he was like that all his life, in all circumstances, oh I was shattered inside, weeping while laughing
Carmack Avatar
May 5, 2015 at 12:36 PM
I am glad I found this today. What a beautiful tribute to a gifted and kind poet. We are blessed to have him here with us.
Babcock Avatar
April 27, 2015 at 1:05 PM
A nice tribute to your soup star. love phyl
Enriquez Avatar
April 12, 2015 at 6:50 PM
Dear Andrea: Lovely write. Lovely read. Simply lovely. Well done. Leon
Eaton Avatar
March 18, 2015 at 6:36 AM
Beautiful write Andrea. Congrats on the win
A. Sharma Avatar
March 14, 2015 at 7:29 AM
Beautiful Andrea! Congrats on fine win!
Allison Avatar
March 13, 2015 at 8:27 AM
dropping back with my congrats on your HM - it's just great to read this again:-) Hugs jan xx
Chircop Avatar
March 2, 2015 at 2:03 AM
What a beauty this is.Armand is a great poet and a good friend who deseserves this.Hope He gets to see this sweet friend.
D. Avatar
March 1, 2015 at 2:44 AM
that is pretty awesome. i love the form and the theme. great tribute hope he comes back for you.
Allison Avatar
February 27, 2015 at 2:19 AM
Armand we miss you so much :-) lovely dedication of friendship Andrea - poem of the day - who could ask for more:-) Hugs jan xx
Nunez Avatar
February 26, 2015 at 9:24 PM
Beautiful poem you've dedicated to someone whose presence at soup has touched so many lives. On the day he left, he still was kind enough to go through all my writes, and I didn't even know he was saying goodbye. No wonder so many poets cried. Congratulations on your POTD, Andrea. Hugs and smiles. :D
Haight Avatar
February 26, 2015 at 9:17 PM
Andrea, such a nice tribute to Armand! Congrats on it being chosen Poem of the Day! Hugs, Sandra
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