From the Point of View of a Star

I sit in the sky sometimes
Looking down at the world
The universe so vast
Yet, there is something about this 
Little, seemingly insignificant, planet
That I can’t get enough of

The people wandering below
Unaware of my presence 
While I watch their lives
Racing from place to place
Split-second conversations
Ignoring one another
Never taking the time to slow down 

They may be flawed
With war and anger and hate
But in the darkness
There is also a light
With happiness and love and family

But the ones who seem to 
Capture my attention the most
Are the lonely ones
Their sad eyes gaze into the sky
Looking for answers
Or perhaps hope, love,
The warmth of a home, a friend

I am drawn to them because
I believe that they are looking to me
For these things
And although I have nothing
Substantial to give
I pray they know that if they ever need
Someone to talk to
I am here to listen.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2011

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April 6, 2011 at 10:05 AM
It has been a pleasure to read your excellent poetry today Francesca. I hope to get back soon to read more. May you always find inspiration to carry on with your writing endeavors. Love, Carol
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