In Stars Above
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In Stars Above
In stars above lie myths buried with age,
Each star hosting a soul perished with time,
Parental affection shelved in its cage
Lovers` afterglow reflecting its shine
Dreams of a youth yearning to move uphill
Or hopes cherished by men tilling the field;
In words of some well- known saints and sages
Stars are born when great souls soar up the sky
With tale of every star writ on a page
Every star shining with a distinct ply
Every star retaining its discrete eye
Every star awaking with gentle rise.
In myriads of stars strewn far and wide
In a nebulous sky, one can perceive
Diverse shades and hues lying side by side
That corridors of the mind can perceive,
For some, a delicate piece of their heart
And for others a vibrant work of art.
In gatherings of stars above are formed
Patterns and shapes, one stranger than others,
Hurling in their serpentine paths dust storms,
To wit, the Great Bear vied by the Hunter
And the Little Bear caressed by the Queen
With the Little Dog and more in the scene;
In stars above shines a silvery light
That for seafarers serves as sincere guide
Where observing eyes search for their delight
Broken hearts oft seek their sorrows to hide
Some poets hunt for their inspiring muse
And folks lost on the way seek their life`s clues;
In stars above no magic lies for me,
A withering tree battered by lightning,
Shattered by the hands of fate like a flea
Pining with harsh pains and close to falling,
As the light in stars above fades away
With shine of the greater light of the day.
Unlike stars, the glow of the inner light,
Damped in the oil of faith, ever shines bright
Guides men on the path that`s noble and right
Steers them away from the darkness of night
Invests in them strength to face daily strife
And, despite harsh odds, to remain alive.
Copyright © Krishnanand Guptar | Year Posted 2025
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