You Are the Milky Way

Each night I peruse the sky Tilt my head way up high Count the stars here and nigh As if secrets to demystify My heart it seeks to pacify I search beyond each constellation When sense in my heart primal agitation And my pulse beats with acceleration Because it’s there, the object of my aspiration Right there before my eyes, my heart do console I get to see you and talk to you as I stroll Because I’ve recognized your essence, your soul Larger than life, looking down on me, glory be I still feel, though now angel-like, you embracing me There is life after death, you are the Milky Way Elated, I feel light and serene as a heavenly butterfly Seek no further answers or dare question divination Blissfully content to finally feel whole Knowing you are here and there to perpetuity Because there is life after death, you are the Milky Way AP: Honorable Mention 2020 Submitted on May 26, 2018 for SKY POETRY CONTEST sponsored by ANTHONY SLAUSEN - RANKED 5TH Submitted on February 5, 2018 for MINUANETTA POETRY CONTEST sponsored by GREGORY BARDEN - RANKED 3RD