Through shuttered windows
I can glimpse her beauty
She’s surrounded by a haze of light
The grace she expresses glows
We all wonder at her strength
To hold herself up
Alone
Every night
Just for us
Watching over us
Silently sleeping in her wake.
These late night conversations are brief
But I whisper to her
Secret sentences
She’s longed to hear
Since the beginning of time.
“You are appreciated, even in our slumber.
Thank you for letting us rest.”
And through the shutters
She smiles.
A glance at the stars in the
Middle of the city,
And the sky is shining brighter
Than I remember-
I suddenly feel so small.
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A glance at the stars while we
Play outside at night;
Nothing to guide us home
Except their light,
Feeling protected in their presence.
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A glance at the stars on the
Night we met
Their grace instilling hope.
I smile up at the sky,
Knowing they’re smiling back.
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A glance at the stars with a
Heavy heart and the ghosts of tears
On my face. I can’t see you
But I feel you, wherever you are,
Comforting me like you always have.
Lips parted
Giving way to
Perfected pearly whites
And spewing sarcasm
Mixed with honesty.
The upturned corners
Of your mouth
Show me the truth
Behind your emotions-
In this case
Good.
A mixture of
Happiness
Relief
Excitement
Contentedness
On your face for display
For all to see
And to cherish.