Imagine if a man could pluck a star out of the night sky
Rolling it up in verdant green sheets of grass and wildflowers
peeled from a nearby hillside,
Topping that with a bow crafted from a sinuous ribbon
of sparkling water
Then toss it your way!
Would you catch it or let it fall?
Would you grab it firmly in both hands and hug it tightly
to your chest?
Oh, see what’s happened! The wrapping has loosened
And radiant slivers of starlight are emerging out
between the sheets of grass!
Go ahead! Unwrap your gift and let it shine for you!
Do you feel the earth respond?
Feel its quivering excitement at the closeness of
the star’s light?
All of nature stands alertly at attention, arms spread wide
Receiving every precious bit of illumination from this
glittering jewel come down from the dazzling expanse
of the glittery night sky.
Never has creation been so privileged, so honored by
a star’s presence!
And you, do you feel it, too?
Feel captured by the moment, engulfed by the vision of
earth, star, and sky
Closing the gap, the distance between themselves
Until you are cloaked in starlight and velvet
Giddy at their oh-so-soft, affectionate touch on your cheek
Warmed by the earth
Tickled by the wildflowers
Awash in their fresh scent
Granted a peacefulness of soul in seeing all of these
creations converging contentedly upon you,
embracing you, accepting you, loving you.