Fallen Star

In the heavens above on any given day
Countless stars are born to blaze the skies
Trillions speak their truth through verse and song
As they praise, inspire and light the path
Fallen star brings joy he twinkles and shines 
Both Man and creature in wonderment gaze

In the middle of the winter of ‘78 
Formed and fashioned in love by the Master’s hands
The young star set forth toward his destiny 
‘cross millions of galaxies constellations far 
Reaching earth’s galaxy along the Milky Way
To add brilliance and illuminate our world

This perilous journey he was called to make
Proved daunting too complex to accomplish alone
Distracted by forces beyond his strength 
He strayed and fell as countless before 
Anger and pride as companions he chose 
Would retard his progress yet for a while

The Master keeping watch over his universe 
Saw the young star unguided he stumbled he fell
God projected his will providing another way out
In wisdom with calm resolution he allowed him to fall
Through the fire refined like silver and gold
Preparation confirmed the journey to complete

There’s a new day coming just over the horizon 
When Fallen star will arise fired and strong 
In the interim all plans are made fool proof 
Tools are honed cleaned and sharpened 
For this journey a lifetime to make
Fallen star aims high to blaze the skies

For Jimmy M.  with love--*
Copyright © | Year Posted 2009

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Bangalee Avatar
June 23, 2020 at 5:10 AM
yeah really that's a brilliant poem ....... delight to read
Freeman Avatar
December 10, 2009 at 7:43 PM
A lot of wisdom in this write, reading it the way I have, Audrey. Iam not sure you meant it the way I read, but you said a mouth full. Thanks, sincerely, Moses
Delacroix Avatar
December 9, 2009 at 3:40 PM
Very nice write, great thought process about the falling young star. A nice tribute. Thanks for sharing. Best wishes, Caroline.
Chircop Avatar
December 9, 2009 at 3:19 PM
Lovely poem,indeed beautiful..Jimmy is a talented writer,loving caring friend,His words passionate and deep,Romantic and kind,can be funny too.. Lovely tribute to A Sparkling Star..He s gonna love it--Charma
Dufresne Avatar
December 9, 2009 at 3:12 PM
Beautiful poetry full of hope,Audrey.
Loving Iii Avatar
December 9, 2009 at 1:28 PM
Audry none of your soup mail can get through to me. none from the other days either . please send mail to [email protected] this mail will self distruct in two days
Owens Avatar
December 9, 2009 at 1:21 PM
This is a beautiful poem and Jimmy will be very pleased..I enjoyed reading...Marty
Meade Stephenson Avatar
December 9, 2009 at 1:07 PM
Magnificently beautiful ...can feel the various emotions emanating from the words. Thanks so much for sharing and for your kind comments~Mary
Sweetheart Avatar
December 9, 2009 at 11:31 AM
Lovely poetry .. so flowing with emotion and deeply touching theme... wonderful us of lilting words... enjoyed... blessings.. luv.. Linda-Marie "Sweetheart" of P.S.
Richards Avatar
December 9, 2009 at 11:14 AM
This poem/story, has such hopeful insight. Perhaps a journey that at one time so painful, yet with the realization that there is always a new day on the horizon....a day to blaze the skies! Lovely writing, Audrey! ~ Love, Carrie
Fraser Avatar
December 9, 2009 at 11:11 AM
Lovely, lovely poem Audrey. An absolute delight to read >>James
La France Avatar
December 9, 2009 at 9:55 AM
What a wonderful journey your words took me on... sometimes I feel like that young star.. lost at times..
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