As I Swim In That Heavenly Sea

Stars twinkle and flicker all the time,
And I think I am too old to mind,
It costs me more as time goes on,
But stars still twinkle off and on.
When my time has been used,
And I am dust upon your shoes,
Look up to the night time sky,
And see a star and wonder why?
Please think kindly of me,
As I swim in that heavenly sea,
For all I have ever done or been,
Is not for me but a hope to be seen.
To leave a mark, a token too,
To be remembered mainly by you,
This vain hope is a sin, I know,
But as a star in your heart
I would glow.
Grow and glow, and warm and protect,
If this only could be
It would be perfect.
And so when you look at the stars above,
See me and know
All my love.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Chircop Avatar
November 26, 2009 at 1:00 PM
This love is very deep and its like there is a boundary between the two lovers,im sure she will think of you as you think of her,cos where there is love the heart never stops its beating--Charma
Guzzi Avatar
October 23, 2009 at 12:57 PM
mostly loverly! Light & Love
Kendrick Avatar
August 17, 2009 at 1:16 AM
Interesting concept. Keep writing. Sara
Begrow Avatar
July 24, 2009 at 12:35 PM
You have a gift. I can't wait to see what you come up with in the future.
Eckiwaudah Avatar
July 22, 2009 at 11:19 AM
awesome write. always, cherica lynn <3
Kendrick Avatar
July 18, 2009 at 1:27 AM
Alan, interesting use of metaphoric language. Keep on writing. Sara
Ashley-Garn Avatar
July 8, 2009 at 11:46 PM
wow this is incredible! thats really good keep writing cause it will definately take you far... -the Newbie...Ciara:)
Brown Avatar
July 7, 2009 at 4:15 AM
Alan, this is just breath takingly beautiful. Excellent writing. Love, Carol
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