Apotelesma: An Ode To the Stars

Oh, sweet stars above,
Allow me thine embrace;
For there is not
a more pure nor 
More wondrous
Presence
Than that of the heavens;

My world,
Inspired by thee,
Is slowly consumed
By the rising ocean of color
Slowly, slowly,
Thine depths are veiled,
Slipping silently as Atlantis.
Yet I know 
Without a doubt
Thou shalt return
To envelop me
In thine starry brilliance
Once again.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2018

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Hofstetter Avatar
June 24, 2018 at 4:43 PM
Wow. Just wow. Best I've read as of yet.
Blanca Avatar
May 20, 2018 at 7:17 PM
Really liked your write Emily. They say the stars know ones destiny and it seems you are aware of this.
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