The Nearest Star

For years I searched for the perfect love
like the brightest star in celestial skies above.
Only a few romantic relationships sizzled,
but after a while they sputtered and fizzled.

I looked to the heavens for what I sought
but I found no shining star among the lot.
Each night I watched the black velvet skies
as myriads of stars appeared before my eyes.

Hope of finding one bolder than the rest
left me feeling forlorn and bleak at best.
I gave up thinking that I would ever find
the one for me, but discovered love is blind.

It was only when I stopped desiring so hard
that I found a stellar light near my backyard.
I had no need to go exploring another galaxy
to find the only star that was perfect for me.
Copyright © | Year Posted 2022

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Logerie Avatar
November 11, 2022 at 11:33 AM
I love how everything flows in this lovely and exceptional poem. Wow! That's wonderful and magnifique. I hope that you're happy and at ease with this real or imaginary star.
Logan Avatar
November 14, 2022 at 5:23 AM
I'm quite content with life, Hebert. Thank you very much for your gracious comments.
Daniel Avatar
November 10, 2022 at 11:54 PM
Brilliant writing, Jenna:) love cannot be found, it must find you:)
Logan Avatar
November 11, 2022 at 6:34 AM
I believe you, Jo. Thanks for your thoughtful comment.
Leffanta Avatar
November 10, 2022 at 6:12 PM
Aye, men do have a knack for ignoring the lark at home! Aloha!
Logan Avatar
November 11, 2022 at 6:33 AM
Sometimes we ignore the song of the sweetest bird in favor of one who is more beautiful. Thanks, Rico.
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November 10, 2022 at 12:42 PM
A beautiful poem Jenna, you searched the heavens at night for your star, overlooking the big massive one outside all our backyards on a clear day, all the best for contest, cheers David
Logan Avatar
November 11, 2022 at 6:32 AM
It happens often, David, but not for me. Have a great weekend. Thanks!
Hankins Avatar
November 10, 2022 at 10:52 AM
A lovely entry for Vie's contest, Jenna. I wish you every success.
Logan Avatar
November 11, 2022 at 6:31 AM
Thanks so very much for your encouragement, Milt.
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