Even the Stars

When darkness overtakes
      and tears melt into sadness
I think to myself
     I’m not alone
             even the stars are blue

And when I make mistakes
when purpose seems pointless
I say to myself
    you’ve always known
                    even the stars fall
   
When they falter 
        or seem to lose their luster
and they appear as distant
     as peace on earth
I cherish the light they’ve shone
     and think, even the stars
                          even the stars
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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De Beaulieu Avatar
October 10, 2020 at 3:32 PM
Hello Mike Gentile, i have never seen a fallen star.I love the stars they are shiny with a full moon the stars look better. Enjoy your evening my friend. xxxx-oooo.
De Beaulieu Avatar
October 15, 2020 at 10:10 AM
Hello Mike, you are welcome. Enjoy your day my friend. xxxx-oooo.
Gentile Avatar
October 12, 2020 at 4:10 AM
Thanks so much Darlene xxoo
DiMino Avatar
June 30, 2020 at 9:55 AM
Large and small -- people and stars having this in common -- God sees and loves us equally.... Love this little gem of yours Mike!!
Gentile Avatar
June 30, 2020 at 10:21 AM
Thanks so much Joe!
Wolf Avatar
June 22, 2020 at 7:11 PM
'Even the stars' is so poetic, Mike. Love the way you've utilized it. Great write. Light and Joy, Gershon
Gentile Avatar
June 23, 2020 at 5:53 AM
Thanks GW and Happy Tuesday !!!
Sands Avatar
June 22, 2020 at 4:09 PM
Wow! I love this ! It is a favorite for me. Happy Monday :)
Gentile Avatar
June 22, 2020 at 6:18 PM
Thanks so much Heidi, Happy Monday xxoo
One Avatar
June 21, 2020 at 10:16 AM
Even the stars.... lovely thoughts
Gentile Avatar
June 21, 2020 at 2:28 PM
Thank you Silent One!! I hope you've been well !
Cunningham Avatar
June 20, 2020 at 9:03 PM
Even a faint glimmer of light gives us hope. Tom
Gentile Avatar
June 21, 2020 at 6:09 AM
So true Tom, Thanks !!
Manassian Avatar
June 20, 2020 at 2:01 PM
Beautiful message of hope. I'm feeling blue myself tonight. These was encouraging. Blessings.
Gentile Avatar
June 20, 2020 at 2:41 PM
Thank you so much Eileen! I hope you find cheer soon! Happy Saturday xxoo
Pigeon Tart Avatar
June 20, 2020 at 12:05 PM
Oh Mike, this is wonderful. Fave'n for safekeeping. Mo hugs! xomo
Gentile Avatar
June 20, 2020 at 12:47 PM
Thanks so much Mo xxoo ' Happy Saturday !!
Pandit Avatar
June 20, 2020 at 10:28 AM
Awesome message in your brilliant poem, Mike. The ending stanza resonates, especially the two ending lines.
Gentile Avatar
June 20, 2020 at 11:55 AM
Thanks so much Vijay!! Happy Saturday!
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