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I’d rather be in a starship Visiting the stars Than be a star. Stars cannot retreat to remote asteroids And turn out the lights. Stars cannot drift loosely among the constellations. Stars cannot drink in the uncertain darkness. I gave birth to a star once. He is a beacon Attracting other celestial bodies Into his orbit. He grows brighter With each ray of admiration. His admirers revel in his cheery glow. Sometimes he is blinded By his own light. He shrinks away At the mention of shadows Which must be eradicated At all cost. I offer him my hand, Beckoning him to join me In my starship. He shakes his head, wordlessly. I let go And promise to meet him Wherever he may be.
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Jul 8, 2018
Jul 8, 2018 at 5:29 PM UTC
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I’d rather be in a starship Visiting the stars Than be a star. Stars cannot retreat to remote asteroids And turn out the lights. Stars cannot drift loosely among the constellations. Stars cannot drink in the uncertain darkness. I gave birth to a star once. He is a beacon Attracting other celestial bodies Into his orbit. He grows brighter With each ray of admiration. His admirers revel in his cheery glow. Sometimes he is blinded By his own light. He shrinks away At the mention of shadows Which must be eradicated At all cost. I offer him my hand, Beckoning him to join me In my starship. He shakes his head, wordlessly. I let go And promise to meet him Wherever he may be.
written: May 5, 2017 revised: July 8, 2018
#starship#star#constellation#orbit#light#space#motherhood#son#mother
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Jul 8, 2018
Jul 8, 2018 at 5:29 PM UTC
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