you are a daughter of the stars
& so you are a miraculous beam of light with mysteries inside you that even the wisest & bravest can only dream of understanding (but be kind to those who try, for they are rare)

the breath upon your lips is new
but my love, your soul knew the moon when it was a child & together you played, altering the tides

your bones are extinguished comets, desperate for flight

all this to say that right now
you may feel a long way from home,
& the darkness may be overwhelming, but never forget where you come from

shine, shine, shine

& one day you will find a home within yourself and all the starlight that once seemed so far away will be at your fingertips

& you will form constellations to light up even the darkest corners of your soul

& you will finally realize that the universe has been inside you all along