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The Sleeping Star

It came falling in the night
                           A brilliant joy of silver light
                            Through space and time
                                  has traveled far
                                 To meet earth as 
                                   a shooting star 
                               Romantic eyes gazed
                                      at it's fall
                              A glittering gem for
                                     one and all
                              Into the earth's dust
                                     finding rest
                                Meteorite finished
                                   her long quest
                                 
                                 A little earthling
                                   Came along
                                    Humming
                              "Twinkle, Twinkle"
                                A favorite song
                              With curious eyes
                             Perchanced to meet
                                 The alien rock
                                Just at his feet                                     
                             Dreaming, burnt out
                                 resting there
                           He made her the star
                              Of the science fair
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April 24, 2022 at 9:21 AM
This is just wonderful BJ. I could see a small boy finding this meteorite and bringing to the science fair and making it one of his prized possessions. Love it. God Bless, JB
Legros Kelley Avatar
April 24, 2022 at 10:35 PM
You're so sweet Judy, I'm so glad you like this poem, and to see you back on here! I was missing you terribly, and then I too fell off the radar. I hope and pray you're having better days, and that your sweetheart and daughter are doing well. I have thought of you often <3 Thanks for stopping over for a visit and leaving your sweet and uplifting words my sweet friend :) <3 ~BJ
Deo Avatar
April 21, 2022 at 3:56 AM
Yes, whether true or not, we feel many cases nne tions with what's in the night sky. Great pic, great writing, & so pithily. Shalom shalom to humanity
Legros Kelley Avatar
April 24, 2022 at 10:29 PM
<3 Thank you Anil, for your visit and comment. Shalom to you as well as to humanity, this too is my prayer <3 ~BJ
Hawkins Avatar
March 17, 2022 at 6:59 PM
Amazing Picture and Poetry. Thank you. BJ
Legros Kelley Avatar
March 19, 2022 at 12:05 PM
Thank you Shirley, I appreciate your visit and uplifting comment :) I hope you are having a wonderful week-end <3 ~BJ
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March 16, 2022 at 1:13 AM
A clever poem my friend BJ, if any of us witnessed such a profound event we would be dumb founded. Your imagination runs riot with adrenaline, combining fact and fiction, love this write, so creative. Hugs, blessings Jennifer.
Legros Kelley Avatar
March 16, 2022 at 4:00 PM
Thank you Jennifer, you lifted my day with your comment :) It was rather fun to write this poem, I am in awe of the night sky and I'm always excited to see a 'shooting star'. We always look forward to the meteor showers, especially The Perseids during the summer. It was pretty spectacular to see this one the other night, I was totally inspired to write :) <3 ~BJ
Horsman Avatar
March 14, 2022 at 9:29 PM
Wonderful poetry, a joy to read this.
Legros Kelley Avatar
March 15, 2022 at 2:57 PM
Thank you so much Harry, I appreciate your kind words and I'm so happy you like the poem :) Have a blessed day! ~BJ
Wolf Avatar
March 10, 2022 at 4:34 PM
This just tickles me pink, BJ! So utterly cute! and so imaginative-creative too! A FAVE! Bravo, Gershon
Legros Kelley Avatar
March 15, 2022 at 2:44 PM
:) Thank you Gershon, I'm so glad you liked my poem and it made you smile :) I do love the night sky, it sets me off in a creative mood! I hope your day is blessed and filled with much joy! Thank you for your visit and uplifting and joyful comment :) ~BJ
George Avatar
March 10, 2022 at 12:15 AM
The shooting star speeding past through ether and falling down to earth must have been a wondrous sight. Blazing through the entire trail, finally when it lands on the soil, it solidifies into a hard rock . This happens very rarely.... no wonder it became the star of the Science Fair.... Beautiful dear BJ
Legros Kelley Avatar
March 15, 2022 at 2:41 PM
Thank you Valsa, it is just a story from my imagination :) I witnessed a 'falling star' and remembered when my son was in earnest to find a meteorite, he's crazy about science till this day :) I hope your day is richly blessed my dear beautiful friend! Thank you for your cheerful comment and visit, I always appreciate you so much! <3 ~BJ
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March 8, 2022 at 4:41 AM
How delightful to see the magic in the sky and how wonderful it is to read your poem on the theme, BJ! Much enjoyed the sparkle in your words and how the alien rock became the star of science fair.
Legros Kelley Avatar
March 15, 2022 at 2:37 PM
Thank you so much Vijay! I am blessed and uplifted to read your comment :) I'm sorry the days have passed and this is the seventh day from when you commented. I don't know how I get so busy in life and cannot get on here to read or post replies, it seems I just wrote this poem a couple of days ago! I hope you are having a wonderful day my friend <3 ~BJ
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