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 This poem was inspired by a student. It is also called "A Poem For Mia."

The Rising Star

As I look up into the vast darkness 
gazing at the celestial masterpiece
adorning the clear night sky,
my eyes scan the heavenly bodies
in search of not the well known,
but for the one yet to become.

The quaint unassuming star 
hidden in a forest of brilliance
unknowingly unique by design,
unaware of its own potential, 
and uncertain of its own place 
in the divine scheme of light.

Only the discerning eye can see
this spectacle of light waiting to be.
The captivating glimmer of promise
from afar of an unknown rising star.

"Twinkle, twinkle, little star,"
  wonder not what you are,
  but all you dream to be.

Copyright © | Year Posted 2014



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Date: 5/24/2014 8:40:00 AM
Awesome #1....SKAT
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Kim Morrison
Date: 5/28/2014 5:09:00 AM
Thank You Skat!
Date: 5/19/2014 9:13:00 AM
The captivating glimmer of promise from afar of a unknown rising star. what a beautiful line Kim ..Congrats on the 1st place win
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Kim Morrison
Date: 5/19/2014 5:29:00 PM
I could win contests and awards everyday, but to me there is no greater honor than to have another poet/writer quote a line I have written. I love your comment and I thank you Tim.
Date: 5/19/2014 3:59:00 AM
wow.. :) this goes to everyone who are stars in their own lil ways... :) and that only the people surrounding them will tell them how they will be.. :) inspiring and encouraging piece.. :) , GBU from olive and BIG CONGRATULATIONS.. :d
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Kim Morrison
Date: 5/19/2014 5:31:00 PM
Wonderful comment thank you very much Olive.
Date: 5/18/2014 10:14:00 PM
Very wonderful Kim! A masterpiece n a great winner ! Congrats on huge win !
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Kim Morrison
Date: 5/19/2014 3:39:00 AM
Thank You for wonderful comment Dr. Sharma.
Date: 5/18/2014 2:35:00 PM
breathtakingly beautiful a well deserved winner. Hugs Jan xx
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Kim Morrison
Date: 5/18/2014 3:05:00 PM
I appreciate the beautiful compliment thank yoy.
Date: 5/18/2014 12:29:00 PM
...... And it became a number 1 poem, Kim - CONGRATULATIONS!! - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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Kim Morrison
Date: 5/18/2014 1:47:00 PM
Thank You Anne Lise! Always love hearing from you up here.
Date: 5/18/2014 10:07:00 AM
..back again...this time with congratulations!!! // paul
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Kim Morrison
Date: 5/18/2014 11:19:00 AM
Thank You!
Date: 5/18/2014 9:57:00 AM
This poem, was breathtaking and meaningful, the first time I stop by to read the poem. Kim, I appreciate the support. Congratulations, Thank you so much. Your forever friend ~Linda~
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Kim Morrison
Date: 5/18/2014 11:19:00 AM
Thank You!
Date: 5/10/2014 8:24:00 AM
Wow, Kim.... poems like this inspire me in every way. I think. I like the title ,"A poem For Mia" only because I know how much this poem means to you. How amazing, one can never hide behind shade that long.... when one is meant to shine, ain't no stopping a dreamers dream, from coming true.... MF, Kim... I will make a full return in, July.... hope to see more from you soon....luv...Linda
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Kim Morrison
Date: 5/10/2014 9:20:00 AM
Thanks Linda! I was worried about you and wondering where you were. I even sent off a quick email to you. Really wonderful hearing from you here.
Date: 5/8/2014 10:15:00 PM
What an extraordinary sentiment to receive from one's teacher! Love this, Kim. Excellent job...total joy to read! Thank you for reading my "Beautiful Days" and the kind comment. Annalise
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Kim Morrison
Date: 5/9/2014 3:53:00 AM
Thank You! This could have just as easily came from a teacher that cared, so I understand the obvious mistake here. However, I am actually this exceptionally bright students bus driver. I am one of those support employees school systems throw away when they are done with them and I may not be far from that day myself.
Date: 5/6/2014 3:49:00 PM
wow, I like how you reworked the little nursery rhyme at the bottom of the poem and that is so special how you wrote it inspired by Mia. Lovely.
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Kim Morrison
Date: 5/6/2014 4:17:00 PM
Thank You Andrea. It is nice to see you again. I had the idea to use that nursery rhyme early on, but I too was surprised of how well it turned out. In my own humble opinion it all turned on how well I developed the line after the old nursery rhyme line because it sets up the final line.
Date: 5/6/2014 2:47:00 PM
This is such a lovely poem! The three final lines are words of wisdom to the 'rising star' (Mia?) // paul
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Kim Morrison
Date: 5/6/2014 3:26:00 PM
Yes! Thank You Paul.
Date: 5/6/2014 8:24:00 AM
Enjoyed reading your creative work this morn..Sara
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Kim Morrison
Date: 5/6/2014 8:49:00 AM
Thank You!
Date: 5/6/2014 7:25:00 AM
- Nice to see you again Kim! - Welcome back! - This is a beautiful and charming poem - really a poem that I like to read - thank you - Have a enjoyable day. - oxox // Anne-Lise :)
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Kim Morrison
Date: 5/6/2014 7:34:00 AM
Nice to see you again and I always love your comments. This was Inspired by a student I transport to school. Though not shown here it is subtitled "A Poem For Mia." I once called her a rising star and this poem is the culmination of my exploration of that thought. Thank You!
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