Stars
I’ve said the words a hundred times
And thought the thoughts a thousand more
But on those nights with crisp, clear skies
I know a truth in my own core.
When I gaze at stars afar
Twinkling bright immersed in dark,
Every flicker heaven’s art –
Then my eyes to truth embark.
The truth my eyes to me reveal
Is that our hope to leave this earth
And dwell in peace is ever real
And ever true, foretold from birth.
So every twinkle that I see
Reminds me of a land unseen.
As to our eyes such brilliance be
Reduced to such mere specks to see,
Though every star, beheld up close
In grandeur bright, would blind our eyes -
Reduced to sight, I do suppose
Is all the splendor there that lies.
So let the stars their brightness show,
Adorn the night to calm our souls
That every sparkle may bestow
Reminders of our lasting hope.
Copyright © Stenila Simon | Year Posted 2022
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