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Keeper of Wishes

Keeper of Wishes

Look up!  Look into the face of clear astral nights – 
See my trail of fiery radiance hurtling across swirling galaxies,
Streaking through star dust of light years –
In this space where silence echoes thundering in celestial implosions 
I hear your hearts speak – know your hushed voices -
“Star light – star bright!”
I hold your wishes close -a nebula bouquet -
Gathering them in cosmic bits of sparkling dew drops
Like crystal dandelion puffs spoken by ageless children’s voices 
Blazing trails, stellar light capturing echoes of wishing wells,
Tarnished pennies, smooth stones or celebration candles -
Your wishes belong to the stars - guardians for unspoken dreams 
Offered to the eternal heart, my keeper, keeper of the stars – keeper of wishes:
And, if I fall I pray you keep me in your pocket.

126 words
Contest: Personification
Sponsor: Caren Krutsinger
N/A - 7/8/2020
Contest - You Are a Star

Copyright © Sam Kauffman | Year Posted 2020

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Jan Allison Date: 6/30/2021 3:27:00 PM what wonderful personification Sam , I adore the line 'Like crystal dandelion puffs spoken by ageless children’s voices 'many congrats on your win:-) hugs Jan xx Login to Reply

Eve Roper Date: 6/28/2021 8:45:00 PM Sam, a great personification “Star light – star bright!” Congratulations on your win in Caren's contest. Hugs Eve Login to Reply

John Lawless Date: 6/28/2021 12:52:00 PM I shall have to read this again tonight...in the darkness of a star studded awakening. Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 6/28/2021 3:38:00 PM Thank you John. Your message has touched my heart. What a beautiful thought. I so hope you enjoy it in the quietness and darkness of a starry summer night. Hope you have a great evening - poetry and the stars! All the best. Blessings!

Paula Goldsmith Date: 6/28/2021 8:49:00 AM Back with Congratulations on this win. A wonderful story/write. Enjoy your win with blessings................ Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 6/28/2021 10:42:00 AM Thank you so much Paula. This is one of my favorites. Blessings of bright stars to you my friend!

Joanna Daniel Date: 6/26/2021 2:37:00 AM Brilliant falling star personification, Sam, congrats:) Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 6/28/2021 10:41:00 AM Thank you so much Jo! This poem was inspired by the old song Catch a Falling Star and all of its implications. Hope you are well. Blessings of bright stars to you!

Aditi Mishra Date: 8/1/2020 10:05:00 PM I am so glad I read this poem Sam. It is such a poignant expression of tender soothing emotions that reflect absolute bliss. A fave for me. Congratulations on your win. Blessings and love :) Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 8/6/2020 9:36:00 AM Thank you for your lovely feedback Aditi. I am honored by your FAV! As I mentioned to Paula, this theme brought back the almost nightly routine of wishing on a star and feeling the benevolence of my twinkling friend in the evening sky. Blessings and love to you - and a hug!

Paula Goldsmith Date: 7/30/2020 9:13:00 AM Congratulations on your win. Your line, "“Star light – star bright!”" took me back to childhood with 3 wishes tonight. Wish the wishes would have come true. It was a fun game. Have a wonderful day with your win................. Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 8/6/2020 9:32:00 AM Hi Paula! Thank you for your congratulations and for sharing your memories of our childhood wishes on a star. That was always a special moment in the day for me - a little slice of hope twinkling in the sky. Take care my friend!

Constance La France Date: 7/29/2020 7:08:00 PM Sam, congratulations on your win in my NA/HM contest _Constance Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 7/29/2020 9:25:00 PM Thank you so much Constance for this honor. I am very appreciative not only for the 3rd place but for the opportunity to have this poem read again! Blessings!

Anisha Dutta Date: 7/4/2020 7:25:00 AM Perfect poetic approach. A a STAR you have conquered my heart. All the best, Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 7/14/2020 1:23:00 PM Thank you Anisha! Stars do have a way of capturing our hearts. Many blessings to you!

Winged Warrior Date: 7/2/2020 9:27:00 PM Superb Personification Sammy Kauff...a fav too...best wishes...^WW^ :o) Login to Reply

Rhonda Johnson-Saunders Date: 7/2/2020 6:44:00 PM Beautiful, Sam! I love the line, "like crystal dandelion puffs...". Gorgeous! Best of luck in the contest. Blessings, Rhonda xx Login to Reply

John Watt Date: 7/2/2020 3:00:00 PM Sam, I enjoy your writing style so much, and with your star personification, it shines ever so brightly! When I need a pocketful of starlight I will 'save it for a rainy day'. Really liked "nebula bouquet". Best wishes for the star contest, my friend Login to Reply

Heidi Sands Date: 7/2/2020 8:23:00 AM This is beautiful and peaceful too! A Fav. For me :) Login to Reply

John Hamilton Date: 7/1/2020 9:39:00 PM This is a classic write Sam, I'm enjoying all that you write, you have a special gift! Login to Reply

Michelle Faulkner Date: 7/1/2020 9:17:00 PM Beautiful imagery of a star's soul, best wishes for the contest, Sam- Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 7/6/2020 5:27:00 PM So glad you like the voice of the star's soul -the yearnings, desires, tender love - keeper of our wishes. Thank you for your lovely words and good wishes. Warmest wishes to you!

Mark Toney Date: 7/1/2020 5:18:00 PM “Like crystal dandelion puffs spoken by ageless children’s voices...” Now that’s a brilliant line from a winning poem! Brings back some fond memories :) Nicely done, Sam. ~Mark Login to Reply Sam Kauffman Date: 7/6/2020 5:01:00 PM Thank you so much for your visit, Mark and your kind words. Truly appreciated. I could just see the dandelion puffs in space like drops of crystal. So glad it brought you back to a happy place of memories. All the best!