Shooting Star

Tumbling randomly without any semblance of grace
Without any companion or a familiar face
No path to tread, no orbit to trace
Just a nameless rock, in the cold infinite space

The distances are large and encounters few
Constant darkness, never a soothing hue
Fear and desolation seem to be my only friends
As I fly through space that has no end

From a great distance I see your light
Burning brightly and I exert with all my might
To turn towards what could be my first sight
Of a world without darkness and fright

Being alone in space leaves me free
Free to make decisions, free to be me
But would I like to be alone, make it my destiny
Or should I be pulled by the love of gravity

But it is tough to resist the allure of light
And I make my decision, hoping it is right
I fly towards you, feeling no remorse
And I feel the pleasure of you pulling me close

I am happy that your love I feel
And I approach you with a lot of zeal
Knowing that my loneliness you will heal
Although your love, my fate it will seal

I feel pain as your love tears me apart
I start to burn, but in my heart
I feel love, in every recess small
It's better to have felt love, than not have known it at all
Copyright © | Year Posted 2016

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Poteet Avatar
January 25, 2017 at 5:48 AM
I like the rhyme, monorhyme intermixed with the abab. Thought processes moving along with the poem gives its flow and impact. Congratulations, Manoj.
Kumar Avatar
May 9, 2017 at 8:59 PM
Thanks so much
Krampe Avatar
January 24, 2017 at 4:01 PM
Congrats on your win, Mahoj. Beautiful poem.
Kumar Avatar
January 25, 2017 at 1:32 AM
Thank You Agnes
Perlin Avatar
January 24, 2017 at 3:55 PM
Beautifully done!
Kumar Avatar
January 25, 2017 at 1:32 AM
Thank You Alona
Kimathi Avatar
January 24, 2017 at 2:27 PM
Deep words.....I can almost feel their texture in my soul.... Congrats Manoj, for your third placement in the contest!!! ;-)
Kumar Avatar
January 25, 2017 at 1:33 AM
Thank You Teddy
Scars Avatar
January 24, 2017 at 10:05 AM
beautiful Manoj, congrats on your placement :)-luloo
Kumar Avatar
January 25, 2017 at 1:32 AM
Thank You Laura. Congratulations on the win. God bless
Marcum Wong Avatar
January 24, 2017 at 3:47 AM
So very true, sometimes love destroys us but it is always worth the risk. Your poem did not need to have an explanation, it is clear in its grace and beauty! Congratulations on your deserving third placement! 7 : )
Kumar Avatar
January 25, 2017 at 1:33 AM
Thank You Connie
Godwin Avatar
July 3, 2016 at 6:39 AM
Unique, enjoyable expressions take us to love's destructive destination and I was willingly absorbed by each moment of the trip. A great read, unpredictable and rocking. Why choose Free Verse for form when rhyme is so prime in your poem? Again, I enjoyed this winning write ... CayCay
Kumar Avatar
July 17, 2016 at 11:08 PM
Thanks CayCay
Day Avatar
June 25, 2016 at 7:56 AM
Nice spin on the contest and congrats on your 2nd place win! Jesse
Kumar Avatar
July 17, 2016 at 11:09 PM
Thanks Jesse
Nayak Avatar
June 23, 2016 at 9:30 AM
hearty congrats dear Manoj ...Kudos...well done!!!!!............love, Anu:)
Kumar Avatar
June 24, 2016 at 1:31 AM
Thank you Anu:)
Misra Avatar
June 23, 2016 at 7:19 AM
My dear Manoj! I am so glad that you are back after quite some time. And what a fabulous entry - with a fabulous entry and a fantastic placement. Congratulations! And let's see more of your great poems. ~karam~
Kumar Avatar
June 24, 2016 at 1:31 AM
Thank you Sir
Dietrich Avatar
June 17, 2016 at 7:45 AM
oh that ending really resonates with me. This one is kind of sad and yet I love this kind of a poem. The metaphor of the lonely star shooting through space!
Kumar Avatar
June 24, 2016 at 1:32 AM
Thanks for taking the time to read Andrea. Thanks for the kind words
Dietrich Avatar
June 17, 2016 at 7:43 AM
so glad you found that rondeau of mine. If you ever want to know other forms and my favorites in those forms, let me know. Now let me see this new poem of yours.
Kendrick Avatar
June 16, 2016 at 5:01 PM
Enjoyed reading your creative lines.I am glad that I chose this one to read today..Thanks for stopping by and reading my work..Sara
Kumar Avatar
June 17, 2016 at 1:45 AM
Thank you Sara. These comments mean a lot coming from a person of your stature. God bless:)
Nayak Avatar
June 16, 2016 at 12:29 PM
Dear Manoj, a beautiful poem which is deep and emotional, Kudos!...love, Anu:)
Kumar Avatar
June 17, 2016 at 1:42 AM
Thank you Anu :)
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