We were born
holding stars
in our hands
We replaced
them with coins
Never enough
The stars
still close by –
willing to fall
into our hands
if we open them
Willing to help
us remember
our Light
Questions for Contemplation
1. Is there a phrase, line or stanza in this poem that speaks to you? If so, take some time either to reflect on the words that you chose or free write in response to your choice.
2. If you feel drawn to do so, write a poem, story or free write that begins with the words, “We are born…”
Poem a Month Archive
- Thank you, Stars
- Silent Welcome
- Peace When…
- Spring Sun and Sadness
- When Fear Arrives
- EARTHMOTHERLOVE
- Are They Really?
- Poems Want to Help Us
- LOVEANDPAIN
- Dark Welcome
- POETSPEAK
- What Are Your Words?
- Poems Paintings Songs
- When the Icy Tensions Thaw
- Telling Your Daughter
- To Let Ourselves Happen
- Always Here
- Dark Odyssey
- Cups That Will Always Break
- Ask the Children
- Not Knowing
- Love Will Show Us
- In Remembrance – Mary Oliver
- QUIET
- The Way of Pain