some of us are left behind dotted pictures in the sky for you to find because we shine not all at once but through the years imperceptible by day beautiful if only at a distance in the night.
It feels difficult to be beautiful up close. Distance is more comfortable for me, but i'm working on that. I like that we let out our light a little at a time. It extends beauty, yes?
I like the idea that we are all beautiful but this cannot always be seen at first glance,,,we blossom as we grow,,I love your idea of how we may shine,,,
A perfect story of stars ... loved it !!!
ReplyDeleteWe are all stardust, my friend ;-)
DeleteShining not all at once but through the years...love the analogies you use in your poetry. Have a great Easter weekend :)
ReplyDeleteYou too!
DeleteIt feels difficult to be beautiful up close. Distance is more comfortable for me, but i'm working on that. I like that we let out our light a little at a time. It extends beauty, yes?
ReplyDeleteOr gives you a clearer perception of beauty in its entirety.
DeleteOptimistic Existentialist got to this line first, but I love the thought of shining through the years.
ReplyDeleteTime can make us beautiful as well.
DeleteI like the idea that we are all beautiful but this cannot always be seen at first glance,,,we blossom as we grow,,I love your idea of how we may shine,,,
ReplyDeleteThe older I get, the more fondness I have for things past that were maybe taken for granted. This poem jolted me into realizing that process.
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