Bryan Norton Poet Narrative

Starlong

This is the story of a real star
The name of the star is Starlong
In a far, far corner of the galaxy
Starlong lives, even today

Once upon a time
Starlong was the Mother
Of an entire solar system
Consisting of many planets

At first, there was nothing
Because all the planets were cold and dark
And barren
Meaning, essentially, that Starlong was alone

As such, Starlong was very sad
And she began to crave
The companionship of the planets
Devoid of life, though they were

And Starlong sent forth her powerful flames
Bringing light and warmth to the planets
For which they were grateful
And responded, each in their own way

On one of these planets, Protina
Conditions were just right
For living things to sprout
And to spread

Over time, these forms of life
Developed into distinct types
Of plant and animal life
All of which pleased Starlong

And so it was, that throughout the eras of time
Living things grew and prospered
And filled the planet, Protina
With new and interesting forms of life

Many of them lived in the great waters
And many, also, in the lush, tropical regions
While many things that creep, crawl, and fly
Lived in the mountains, valleys, and deserts

All of these living things, plants and animals
Brought pleasure and company to Starlong
And Starlong was grateful for them
And for their companionship

Eventually, Starlong was thrilled by the development
Of human beings on the planet Protina
Although Starlong desired, not their worship
But merely their lasting friendship

And so these circumstances continued
Even for many millennia of time
And Starlong loved all life on Protina
And all the dear planets as well . . .

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