Look to the Stars
Each one the past, a memory displayed.
Their voice and laughs, thoughts and prayers forever we’ll replay.
The pains and joys, their life surreal, the seconds ticked, some rocked.
The sun does rise and set around, a pendulum, a day.
The heavens spin, and store our hours, a universal clock.
***
The song, that tune, the special one, reminds us of that time.
We danced and played near the stage the glorious night away.
The stars have stored the memory’s clocked, across the night-sky shine.
The twinkling stars, each one the past, a memory displayed.
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When lost and down and you seek the ground, look up without delay
The star rays pierce the darkest nights, memories are brought to life.
The good times, hard times, wins and losses, forever we’ll replay.
Honor them, their story told, the victory’s and the strife.
***
Too early lost, we’re left behind, we find our hearts destroyed.
Look to the stars, recall their life, and share what brought you joy.
About the Creator
J. S. Wade
Since reading Tolkien in Middle school, I have been fascinated with creating, reading, and hearing art through story’s and music. I am a perpetual student of writing and life.
J. S. Wade owns all work contained here.
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Comments (9)
Lyrically solid and it fits the painting beautifully! I was lucky enough to see "The Starry Night" up close when it was on loan to a museum in Paris (can't remember which off the top of my head) and it hit me like a sledgehammer. I don't usually react very strongly to visual art but wow!
Wonderful poem! Sharing our memories of those we have lost can be very comforting.
What a beautiful poem set against Vincent VanGough background ❤️
This was so honest and heartfelt. Even though there was a sad tone to it, the last line brought a sense of hope. Beautifully written :)
Lovely words
This was very melancholic and beautiful!
This is beautiful. Previously hearted
Beautifully written. Outstanding. You did an excellent job with this.
I never thought of the painting from a music standpoint. Enjoy the message in the poem