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The Silence of a Falling Star

The silence of a falling star, so near, yet so far. Wishes hoped for without there be any doubt. Summer nights so sweet, before childhood was complete. Written 6-30-11

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Honestly J.T.

Date: 7/14/2011 3:11:00 PM

Good poem

Zzzzz Zzzzz

Date: 7/13/2011 1:38:00 PM

A good, wistful write. Well penned.

Kabuteng P.Ink K.

Date: 7/13/2011 10:36:00 AM

Oh shucks, James. This is such a deep write, I really like this. Your title is also awesome for it...

Black Eyed Susan

Date: 7/12/2011 6:55:00 PM

so true. why do we lose those simple joys?

Dinda Minardi

Date: 7/11/2011 8:09:00 PM

Simple yet meaningful. Nice!

Don Johnson

Date: 7/11/2011 3:43:00 PM

ah yes the night of old, before we set the mold . great poem mate, Don

Juanita Warden

Date: 7/11/2011 11:43:00 AM

again,Memories..i remember just sitting outside at night looking for a fallen star to make my wish upon..i still do at times..Well written..

Wilma Neels

Date: 7/11/2011 11:09:00 AM

awesome reflection of innocence James.. Love this beauty.. ;) As for the Woolworths story? Yep we have those stores all over South Africa.. Maybe it was just in the US that it went bankrupt, not sure hey..

Sara Kendrick

Date: 7/3/2011 3:19:00 PM

I hope that you enjoy you wish that comes true from wishing on the falling star..Enjoyed reading this one today..Thanks for the the kind review of my work..Sara

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 7/2/2011 11:18:00 PM

short and delightfully sweet! and yep, DAvenport is about 35 miles up from Muscatine on the old Mississippi. it's part of the great Quad cities. I sure miss that area of the country.

Daver Austin

Date: 7/2/2011 12:38:00 PM

Beautiful reaching back. I do it all the time. LOve, daver

Robert A. Dufresne

Date: 7/2/2011 8:11:00 AM

lovely write of innocence, James. You depicted it well in this poetic form.

Jack Horne

Date: 7/1/2011 2:26:00 PM

What a sweet poem - really beautiful, James

Linda-Marie Sweetheart

Date: 6/30/2011 3:44:00 PM

make a wish if u see a falling star.. a sign from afar.. angels watching over u.. lovely James.. deeply emotional luv..

Richard Moriarty

Date: 6/30/2011 3:19:00 PM

I love that line.."wishes hoped for without"...you really said a lot with this poem, wonderful write, thanks a lot, Rich

Joyce Johnson

Date: 6/30/2011 2:52:00 PM

I remember falling stars in my childhood and how awed I was. I don't ever see one now that I am an adult. Lovely writing and thank you for your kind remarks about my haiku. Love, Joyce

Cory Long

Date: 6/30/2011 2:22:00 PM

this was very creative and nicely penned my friend. cory

Judy Ball

Date: 6/30/2011 2:04:00 PM

Yes indeed. I remember summer nights filled with fireflies and falling stars to wish on. Wish I could go back. God Bless, JB

James Peranteau

Date: 6/30/2011 1:45:00 PM

Ah, how wonderful to see a different watch in regards this touch ! Awesome dear poet ! Enjoyed ! Have a wonderful weekend....much love, james