She Was a Star - I Was a Gazer

She was a star – I was a gazer 

Imagine my surprise
when the stage door opened
and in walked a goddess

Dark hair, dark eyes,
a bounce in her step,
a leap in mine

Fiddling with the curtain cord,
I lost my balance
and my heart in one fell swoop

Spot lights focused,
igniting the stars in my eyes
which were still dim in her glow

Dressing rooms offered
champagne and cherries,
but she looked at me

Double checking the script,
it wasn’t a love story -
a poetic rewrite was in order

I handed it to her when I finished,
she tossed it aside
and kissed me

The curtain went up
and the audience applauded,
a standing ovation

She was a star 
and I was a gazer -
now we shine together
Copyright © | Year Posted 2017

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Vaso Avatar
January 20, 2017 at 2:39 PM
That is so beautiful, and creative! A Fav!
Green Avatar
January 20, 2017 at 5:52 PM
Thanks so very much Arthur.
Chircop Avatar
January 20, 2017 at 1:56 PM
Indeed some stars do shine brighter than others in our lives...And its nice when we gaze at them .They reflect sparkle in our eyes and glowlight in our hearts...Do not stop gazing Chris..You shine with or without a star through your words.
Green Avatar
January 20, 2017 at 5:37 PM
Thank you so much Charmaine, that is such a nice thing to say to me. I am really happy you liked this one.
Smith Avatar
January 20, 2017 at 12:46 PM
A dreamer's wish come true...I do like that extra spring in your step one gets in love.
Green Avatar
January 20, 2017 at 12:58 PM
And I am a dreamer!!! :) Thanks so very much Tim.
Sands Avatar
January 20, 2017 at 12:37 PM
Excellent Chris! Very well done :)
Green Avatar
January 20, 2017 at 12:45 PM
Thanks so very much Heidi.
White Avatar
January 20, 2017 at 12:03 PM
I love that stargazer wordplay, that's wonderful! Champagne, cherries and script tossed aside. Lovely :)
Green Avatar
January 20, 2017 at 12:45 PM
Thanks so very much my friend.
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