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-Star Light, Star Bright...










Back when I was just a child

possibly the age of 5 or 6.

(for my brother was not yet born)

I remember something special.



Standing at the gated path,

alongside the garden, I spied

the first star of the night.

"Star light, star bright"



I had just learned the magic

wishing on the first star.

With my young heart

I wished my biggest wish.



Star light, star bright.

First star I see tonight.

I wish I may, I wish I might,

have this wish I wish tonight.



And with the biggest number

my young mind could muster,

I wished, that my mom

would live to be one hundred and twelve.



Star wishes must remain a secret

or they will not come true.

With great love and admiration

a little girl's wish lasted 35 years.



In her declining days,

I gave back the wish.

What greater love can there be

than to say good-bye?



Author's Notes/Comments: 

I did wish that wish.  But there comes a time when it's better to let go.    I sure miss my mom.

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©15 May 2002 - 7:47am — kat
2 December 2005 - 8:38am — Ruth Lovejoy (not verified)
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beautiful piece, music and love the kinkade he's my favorite artist. I can relate to what you said here,I too lost my mom early, I was 13 yrs old and now 51 I can tell you I still miss her everyday but keep the happy thoughts in mind for they get you through many things

1 December 2005 - 7:17pm — poetvg
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beautifull

15 May 2002 - 7:15pm — onelilartist
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Kim, this is very special and I can't say anymore than that because words elude me.
Jessica