starlight

in a moment blink back your tears
be strong in your bare state
swaying in the pain
with the knowledge, they are your savior
quietly save your visions and dreams

what a wonderful day
where you can wander among the tear-stained murals
art born of your sorrow
differing in color and shade

the shadows of hurt surround you
clothing you in wisdom spun from your doubt
a patchwork dress each patch a day in your life
splendid in color and design

your gentleness of thought glows in your solitude
in your reverie, you are held in memory
a diary of faith keeping beat with your heart

melancholy is your desires fulfilled
with longing knowing you have loved
but must carry on you hold them close
knowing you will love them always

collecting in the brilliance of starlight
are the faces of the beautiful people you have met
shooting across the heavens on their way to new destinations
how lucky I've been to know them