North Star

Lonely in the hush of evening I search the night sky for your bright smile; such a vivid beam of light shines down at me. You, my true north, a star beyond compare -- undeniably radiant, grants me direction, comfort. Your smile is encased in a luminous halo. Twinkle, twinkle, little star! Your earthly life was cut short, yet you return to illuminate my long, sad hours of darkness. Daylight tries to steal you from my memory, but in my heart, steadfast you remain as I count the hours till evening again.
*Written April 25, 2015, for Kelly’s contest .
Copyright © | Year Posted 2015


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Date: 10/21/2016 7:03:00 PM
A sentimental gem twinkles here. I loved this poem Carolyn.
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Date: 2/9/2016 3:38:00 PM
Beautiful and heartfelt. I often think of you, Carolyn and hope all is well with you. Elaine
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Date: 11/9/2015 12:49:00 AM
How beautiful! I love astronomical poetry!!!
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Date: 5/11/2015 2:03:00 PM
Congrats my LNC, lovely to see you posting again. I haven't been on much lately, suffering with a MS relapse. BG
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Date: 5/9/2015 2:08:00 PM
I really enjoyed this wonderful, heartfelt write. Very nicely penned, Carolyn! Congrats on a win!
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Date: 4/28/2015 4:23:00 PM
Wishes for north star to be seen again and again is styled very nicely. An excellent art is adorned here. 7 i feel. Loved always, my lovely friend,bl
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Date: 4/28/2015 9:57:00 AM
Good poem where a star which is not so bright becomes bright ìndeed
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Date: 4/27/2015 8:29:00 AM
Ahh memories the joy & the sorrow of them, scary when they leave! Light & Love
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Date: 4/27/2015 12:21:00 PM
Indeed, Deb. Hope you are doing well!
Date: 4/26/2015 5:27:00 PM
stunning Carolyn what a joy to read gl in contest hugs 7
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Date: 4/26/2015 2:43:00 PM
There is such a wistful quality.....lovely poem Carolyn !!! Good luck in Kelly's contest !:)
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Date: 4/26/2015 8:01:00 AM
"Lonely in the hush of evening I search the night sky for your bright smile; such a vivid beam of light shines down at me." Opening stanza brilliantly sets the stage and begs the mind to picture the scene! Love it and A7 ..... Good luck in that contest..
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Date: 4/26/2015 5:50:00 AM
A deeply emotional beautiful write. #7
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Date: 4/25/2015 11:26:00 PM
Carolyn, you have dipped your pen in beauty and have shared your lovely words with us, such emotion and feelings within your lines, 7, and thanks for visiting my poem, burning. . . btw Kelly left you a message on my poem under your comment
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Date: 4/25/2015 6:40:00 PM
beautifully penned - so sad a story of losing the man you so adored:-( Good luck in the contest:-) Hugs jan xx
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Date: 4/25/2015 5:52:00 PM
awww, beautiful poem for John, love. Lovely to see you posting again xxx
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Date: 4/25/2015 3:59:00 PM
Reads like a winner..Way to go for the contest..Thanks for the visits to my page..Sara
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