What If

What if silver stars are tears from God They fall glowing from broken heart We live hoping to go there one day Growing older bolder needing more faith What if the white wind is God’s sigh Despite our sins He moves the sky To usher in the seasons give us time Red reasons to love live and learn life What if our planet is in kindergarten Not far from the Eden plants started We say we want to go to first grade But we haven’t learned how to play safe

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Rhan Henry

Date: 4/19/2025 8:46:00 AM

YES! THIS! I have a deep seated belief that no matter what happens good or bad it will always be to my benefit. I also believe that no matter where I'm at it is the right time and the right place for me to be. To what purpose is unclear, perhaps to teach, perhaps to learn, perhaps to help or be helped. Some say Gods' purpose for us is unclear, I believe that purpose is personal growth and you have encapsulted it quite well.

Karen Jones
Date: 4/19/2025 8:49:00 AM

Thank you Ryan. I love your perspective!

David Crandall

Date: 3/24/2025 3:51:00 PM

I can see were God needs to be very patient.

Karen Jones
Date: 3/24/2025 3:59:00 PM

His ways are not our ways. ;0)

Andrea Dietrich

Date: 3/23/2025 9:37:00 PM

This is really nice, Karen. Great metaphors.

Karen Jones
Date: 3/24/2025 12:04:00 AM

Thank you Andrea!

Gershon Wolf

Date: 3/22/2025 8:02:00 PM

Nice... And what if we are connected to the Divine Source, so that we no longer need to say 'What if?!'

Karen Jones
Date: 3/23/2025 12:38:00 AM

Things that make you go hmmmmm ;0) Thanks for reading Gershon!!!

Ink Empress

Date: 3/22/2025 5:57:00 AM

Dear karen, i always love “ what if “ poems and this one is so soulful and flows with light and depth! I absolutely love the opening line , made me think, yes what if stars were tears? You should print that out and hang that as a quote! A moving poem this is! Pleasure reading you today! Sending you light always

Karen Jones
Date: 3/22/2025 6:25:00 AM

Thanks for your thoughtful comment dear Inky! I appreciate you and hoping you are doing well and your weekend will be happy! Blessings love and light to you always!

Heidi Sands

Date: 3/22/2025 4:29:00 AM

I enjoyed this great poem Karen. I hope you have a nice day :)

Karen Jones
Date: 3/22/2025 6:22:00 AM

So happy you enjoyed it Heidi! Have a great day and a fantastic weekend!

Akham Nilabirdhwaja Singh

Date: 3/21/2025 11:57:00 PM

Beautifull .Like the poem.

Karen Jones
Date: 3/22/2025 2:03:00 AM

Akham thanks for liking!

Arthur Vaso

Date: 3/21/2025 10:55:00 PM

When I see what us humans are doing to each other I ask what God would be foolish enough to create us, I am also shocked at the silence of so many :(, This is however a lovely poem.

Karen Jones
Date: 3/22/2025 2:02:00 AM

Thank you Arthur. Yes we are not kind to each other but we are foolish not God.

Oliver Mckeithan

Date: 3/21/2025 6:17:00 PM

Beautiful Karen. Liked the wonderful imagery. The last stanza is a good ending

Karen Jones
Date: 3/22/2025 2:00:00 AM

Glad you liked it Oliver!