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Where does your star lie?

Steven K. Anderson 1992 (Michigan)

February 24 
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I've been searching through the clouds.
Gazing upon the skies.
Peering through each constellation,
wondering where your star lies.

I've stumbled through each galaxy.
Tripped upon the moon.
Bewildered by this universe that has taken your star too soon.

I have seen your star shine.
I have witnessed it disappear.
But where your star lies,
still remains unclear.

Misplaced by the dark of space
Hoping your light will reappear.
Dumbfounded by the answer
I didn't realize was so near.

I've been searching through the clouds.
Gazing into my son's eyes.
Astonished  by my discovery.
I have found where your star lies.

About this poem

I wrote this 2 days after my Father passed. It is a conversation with myself asking/ answering all my questions in my sorrow.

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Written on September 27, 2023

Submitted by Stevenanderson809 on February 10, 2024

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Quick analysis:

Scheme Abxb cdd xebe xexe Abcb
Closest metre Iambic tetrameter
Characters 618
Words 121
Stanzas 5
Stanza Lengths 4, 3, 4, 4, 4
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  • lugesan_r
    lugesan_r
    It resonated with me and I loved the tempo.
    LikeReply2 months ago
  • tay.thompson2401
    tay.thompson2401
    This poem spoke to me as I lost my dog/best friend this month to bone cancer. The nights after we said our final goodbyes, I would lay on our back deck and look to the skies. I admit, I thought I saw some mysterious twinkle. But when I glanced back at that spot, it was gone. Almost as if he showed me that he is okay. But now, as the days go by, I feel as if he speaks to me through my sister's dogs. They show the same mannerisms that he did. They give more kisses like he did. Almost as if he trusted them to look out for me and to never let me feel alone. This poem portrays that story and it really called out to me. 
    LikeReply2 months ago

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