the heart is a tiny universe
In her youth she was the sun, shining brightly for all to see.
Her smile was persistent, adamant, and would not be ignored.
Some days, she was trampled, mowed over, made to feel unwelcome.
Despite it all, she reached for the sky, always growing,
always hoping, always standing tall.
After a time, she fell in love with the moon. And so, she changed,
shape-shifting to fit the mold of night’s reigning queen.
She could be seen in the darkness of midnight,
and spent all her time seeking wishes.
The moon, alas, had no warmth to offer,
and never strayed from the path it was bound to.
One night, something inside of her loosened,
and she cast all her wishes to the wind.
The moon, feeling sorry for what she had done,
gathered up these tiny stars and
spread them like a blanket ‘cross the sky.
These bits of light embraced her like children,
and she alone was always there
to watch them shine.
(for my mom)
Comments
Layer upon layer upon layer, each filled with wonder.
Posted by: Michael | May 2nd, 2012 10:17
Truly special.
Posted by: Kathryn Dyche Dechairo | May 2nd, 2012 10:30
Magnificent. I cried and thought this would make a wonderful children’s book, complete with your beautiful photographs.
Posted by: Anna Montgomery | May 2nd, 2012 10:43
Yes, Anna, I thought so too; a perfect little child’s book.
Posted by: Michael | May 2nd, 2012 11:16
I agree with Anna! What a beautiful story! I love how it unfolded and I got lost in it. Thank you
Posted by: Elizabeth - Letters from a Small State | May 3rd, 2012 21:15
This is breathtaking!
Posted by: Brandee | May 2nd, 2012 12:32
This is so sensitive and BEAUTIFUL!!!
Posted by: Robin aka Gotham Girl | May 2nd, 2012 14:19
My beautiful child, you made your mama cry. This is absolutlely beautiful………………
Posted by: nana | May 2nd, 2012 22:20
endearing and enchanting … and i also agree how beautiful this would be as a children’s book …
and even more fitting it is written by a girl for her mom … xxo
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Posted by: prairiegirl | May 2nd, 2012 23:10
Any girl would love to hear Nana’s words. Bravo ~
Posted by: K.Young | May 3rd, 2012 22:33
it’s after midnight, and you made me cry. but thank you. this is beautiful.
Posted by: Debi | May 4th, 2012 01:29