Origami Stars

* A wind came along, and we were set free away from two places, where we used to be..... Circling and settling, folding over and over again, until the shape we once knew, was made into new Origami stars, one sun, one moon, one world Where outside, looking in, eyes can't see where we connect; Built to be strong, but light as the air Built to face winds, and that tumble and tear With strength to face night when dark stays too long Never will we understand the shifts and strains of wayward winds that whirl, and rattle and open fate's own door The knowing why is not what counts, what matters deeply more... is when I reach my hand to touch this vaporous thing... it is too impossible to define Mortal words cannot explain, .......... nothing to see, nothing to touch, just the faint breath of us A truth, not myth....that final sleep cannot erase.... So sure this breath of life we share is reason enough, that we are here
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Copyright © | Year Posted 2014

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Ryerson Avatar
August 8, 2015 at 3:59 AM
Oh my Carrie, 'mortal words cannot explain' how I feel about your poetry either. You never cease to amaze my friend...BIG congrats and I am SO relieved to hear that you and your family have not been affected by the wildfires - Tim
Smith Avatar
August 7, 2015 at 6:05 PM
Great job Carrie...congrats Tim
Devnath  Avatar
August 7, 2015 at 2:56 PM
Congrats on your win my lovely friend. Loved always,bl
A. Sharma Avatar
August 7, 2015 at 12:44 AM
Congrats on ur awesome first place win Carrie with this very brilliant write!
Nunez Avatar
August 7, 2015 at 12:11 AM
Humbled to join you, Carrie. Such grace in your lines. Congratulations! hugs!
A  Avatar
August 6, 2015 at 7:52 PM
Carrie, can't deny you this, awesome all the way..... Congratulations on your awesome win ----------SKAT
Richards Avatar
August 7, 2015 at 9:55 AM
Oh Skat, I am so pleased that you liked this poem and it met what you were looking for! Thank you very much !!
Horne Avatar
March 31, 2014 at 3:05 PM
awesome write, Carrie - such a powerful message here. Congrats on your wins, too, my friend
Dom Avatar
March 31, 2014 at 2:37 AM
Your title captured my interest. The rest...7 + fav. So very glad to have noticed this star. Cheers&Thanks
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