One Ill Never Know

There is One I’ll never know
but someday maybe get to show
the light within me shine.
He’s like a star up in the sky
burning bright and unreachably high, 
lighting this way of mine.

He’s not the only One up there,
there’s half a dozen just as fair,
but this one stands apart,
for being One who’s captive glow
could make a spark inside me grow,
to show the world my heart.

Does this One I’ll never know
realize the way he glows,
seemingly just for me,
has been the source of a guiding light
in nights of poets quiet plights
of Silent mystery?

I’ll never shine as bright as he
or be the star he’ll always be
guiding us from blindness
but the One I know I’ll never know
I’ll someday maybe get to show
reflections of his kindness.

A simple thank you, Silent One, for inspiring travelers 
through the world of word.

J Minor
Jan 2020
Copyright © | Year Posted 2020

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August 3, 2020 at 7:17 AM
I missed this poem, it is a beautiful dedication, that I was not aware of... I am speechless and not worthy of such praise.. Thank you
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January 6, 2020 at 2:04 PM
What a lovely tribute to Silent One! Reading the verses of this poem I can tell you sure know him well enough Jeannie--and you are right, he is the inspiration for many in the world of poetry. Elegant write, in every way!
Cronin Avatar
January 6, 2020 at 2:10 PM
Thank you
Leffanta Avatar
January 6, 2020 at 1:44 PM
Well said! Aloha! Rico
Cronin Avatar
January 6, 2020 at 1:55 PM
Mahalo, fellow traveler.
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