Why Are There Stars, Mommy

Why are there stars, Mommy?
What kind of stars, my child?
You know, Mommy, sticker stars, five-pointed stars and snowflakes.
Well, how about movie stars and TV stars and sports stars too, my child?
Oh, I don't know, Mommy.  Besides, I asked you first: Why are there stars?

OK, you did ask first.  So, I guess I'll have to answer, not that it's easy ...

  Well, each star has its own unique -- style, my child.  They may be as 
  numerous as the sands on the seashore, as God told Abraham, yet each is
  a bit different from the others, ... in size, perhaps, or color or shape, or 
  even purpose or destiny,... 

    for you see, they're kind of like us in that way, aren't they?
    We're all unique, all 7 billion of us earthlings.  Yet each of us has a 
    different mission, a different purpose, a different reason for being 
    here. So, too, the stars... 

Yet somehow there's something more to the stars, something deeper,
isn't there, my child?  ~ Yes! God made those very first lights, those 
original lights of the stars like our Sun, for our Sun is a star, SO dazzling,
SO incomprehensibly bright, that He had to hide that light from us 
for a while, for generations and generations, even unto our very own day

    ~ until we would grow in stature to be able to receive ... to receive and 
       see... to receive and see, and welcome! … with open arms -- with all  
       our heart, with all our soul, and with all our might -- that special light

   ~ For that light, my child, that starlight, is God's very own Light,
             The Light of the Creator of the Universe Himself.
  
            And now you know why there are stars, my child.
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Theraven Avatar
January 22, 2021 at 7:24 PM
What a fascinating story. 'And now you know why there are stars, my child.' ~~~ 'Oh, I don't know, Mommy. Besides, I asked you first'. Doesn't get any better in stars. -Richard
Coulstock Avatar
June 26, 2018 at 5:59 PM
I love this Gershon,the endearing questioning of the child and the voice of wisdom and truth.A lovely read thank you.
Wolf Avatar
June 26, 2018 at 9:57 PM
Thank YOU, Sylvia, for your astute analysis and your kind words...Glad you enjoyed it. Best always, Gershon
Andresen Avatar
June 18, 2018 at 3:53 AM
- Congratulations on yours p.ot.d., Gershon :) - hugs // Anne-Lise :)
Wolf Avatar
June 18, 2018 at 9:17 AM
Thank you so much, Anne-Lise. It's always a pleasure to hear from you. Appreciated. Best wishes, Gershon
Allison Avatar
June 17, 2018 at 2:21 PM
Fabulous to see you awarded POTD Gershon, many congrats:-) hugs Jan xx
Wolf Avatar
June 17, 2018 at 10:10 PM
And fabulous, as always, to read your kind words, which always send me soaring. Best always, Gershon
Turner Avatar
June 17, 2018 at 10:10 AM
Reminds me of that old Sly and the family Stone song,"Everybody is a Star". Congratulations on POTD, Gershon Happy Father's Day!
Wolf Avatar
June 17, 2018 at 10:09 PM
Slyly put, Daniel! … One of my favorite groups, too, from 'back in the day.' (Remember this one? -- 'Thank you for letting me be mice elf.') Thank you for your kind words. ~ Gershon
Ashley Avatar
June 17, 2018 at 8:43 AM
Returning with my enthusiastic congratulations, Gershon, for your wonderful POTD honors with your magnificent and enlightening poem. I’m so happy your poem is receiving the recognition I feel it deserves. Warmest wishes my dear friend.. ~Susan
Wolf Avatar
June 17, 2018 at 10:08 PM
Susan, your encouraging words are music to my eyes and ears. Bless you, my friend. :) Gershon
Ajmal Avatar
June 17, 2018 at 7:53 AM
Ahh, it s such a deep and well thought poem, I simply love this conversation between a mother and a child, so beautiful and Holy, showing the miracles of God, many congratulations on your poem being chosen as POTD
Wolf Avatar
June 17, 2018 at 10:07 PM
Faraz, thank you for your visit and your inspirational comments, which have surely given me a lift today! Much appreciated! ~ gershon
Cunningham Avatar
June 17, 2018 at 6:57 AM
Congratulations Gershon on POTD. Tom.
Wolf Avatar
June 17, 2018 at 10:06 PM
Tom, it's always a treat to hear from you. Thanks for checking back. ~ Gershon
Gondolf Avatar
June 17, 2018 at 6:44 AM
What a great way to start out a Sunday morning, Gershon, nicely done. Congrats on POTD. John
Wolf Avatar
June 17, 2018 at 10:06 PM
John, your congratulations brighten my day, along with your generous praise. Truly appreciated. ~ Gershon
Pett Avatar
June 17, 2018 at 6:00 AM
Congratulations on your well deserved POTD with your beautifully written poem, a joy to read. :))
Wolf Avatar
June 17, 2018 at 10:05 PM
---as are your kind words, Roy, a joy to read for me! Thank you much! ~ Gershon
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June 17, 2018 at 5:39 AM
Congratulations Greshon! Shining bright in POTD light <3 xomo!
Wolf Avatar
June 17, 2018 at 10:04 PM
Like your rhyming -- perfect timing. :) gw
Ashley Avatar
June 16, 2018 at 9:43 AM
Gershon, the depth of beauty and spirituality in your magnificent poem is profound and strikes such a beautiful chord with me as this poem is music to my being. You captivated me completely in the lustrous light of your superb poem my friend. A fav! Warmest wishes always my wonderful friend. ~Susan
Wolf Avatar
June 16, 2018 at 10:50 PM
I'm humbled and honored by such praise. Thank you, thank you, Susan. With deep appreciation, Gershon
Man Avatar
June 16, 2018 at 5:27 AM
Gershon, Such an interesting morning read.. I truly enjoyed your write!
Wolf Avatar
June 16, 2018 at 10:51 PM
Much appreciated, Chance.
Sands Avatar
June 16, 2018 at 4:37 AM
Wow, this is amazing. Very well written. A favorite! :)
Wolf Avatar
June 16, 2018 at 10:52 PM
A Fave?! --I'm deeply honored, Heidi. Thank you so much!
Wanter Avatar
June 15, 2018 at 6:30 PM
We are "stars in waiting." Enjoyable reading.
Wolf Avatar
June 15, 2018 at 6:39 PM
thank you for you kind words, Sunlite! --And for reading this rather long rant, I mean, poem. Best wishes :) gw
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