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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Date: 11/26/2009 1:00:00 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
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Date: 10/23/2009 12:57:00 PM
mostly loverly! Light & Love
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Date: 8/17/2009 1:16:00 AM
Interesting concept. Keep writing. Sara
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Date: 7/24/2009 12:35:00 PM
You have a gift. I can't wait to see what you come up with in the future.
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Date: 7/22/2009 11:19:00 AM
awesome write. always, cherica lynn <3
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Date: 7/18/2009 1:27:00 AM
Alan, interesting use of metaphoric language. Keep on writing. Sara
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Date: 7/8/2009 11:46:00 PM
wow this is incredible! thats really good keep writing cause it will definately take you far... -the Newbie...Ciara:)
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Date: 7/7/2009 4:15:00 AM
Alan, this is just breath takingly beautiful. Excellent writing. Love, Carol
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