Another Star in Heaven

A poem for the departed

Look at the gathering sky, as the crimson sun slowly falls,

And listen of whispering shadows, tis the evening calls,

 

As twilight pushes up the sun, each morning starts anew,

We count our every days delight, each storm or wind that blew,

 

Our lives are given to the Earth, yet of which they came,

Though our souls are a gift of Heaven, A star without a name,

 

We choose our paths and lift the cross, burdens we will bear,

And weave in to our tapestry, friend’s sorrows we might share.

 

Yet when our time on Earth is done, our pains and sorrows quell,

On Angel wings, our spirits glide, with a heavenly chorus swell,

 

Come nightfall, a new light shines for us, its brilliance we recognize,

For our dear departed loved ones, are the brightest stars in the skies.

 

© Copyright 2009

Reviews

[AprilRN1210]

the majestic spiritual quality of this one is serene, touching, and beautiful.. it flows like a gentle breeze, uplifting, and moving the soul.. from the picture, to the font, color, construction, and meaning, it is enchanting and deep.. It felt like waves of emotion washing over me guiding me to the sky.. This one touched me on such a level having lost someone very close recently and was comforting in its tenderness and sentiment.. I adore the depth and skill in which you write Trace.. you have such a beautifully romantic spirit that I appreciate and respect.. I am honored to call you friend, and absolutely adore your writing.. stunning job with this one.. it is definitely one of your best, in my opinion..

[Trace]

I am humbled by your incredibly meaningful and touching compliments on this poem.

After losing my mother-in-law, I wrote this for their family.
At her passing, my father-in-law read one of my poems at her funeral.
I was very honoured.

Thank you my sweet friend.

Trace

[AprilRN1210]

you're more than welcome.. it is always a pleasure..

[Bright Ocean Star]

Spectacular! I'm a huge fan of anything with starlight and starbright....this one was beautifully crafted and so utterly sensitive. It touched me on so many levels. The only thing I would change is the font, because that cursive was a little hard to read. I love how you matched the color to the starlit sky. Beautiful! 100/100

[Trace]

Thank you for your wonderful comments and compliments on this little poem.

I am thrilled that you liked it.

Trace

[Stevo The POE-t]

This is a great piece of writing... Especially if you have just lost someone close to you... It touches the soul in a way only poetry can... Great piece brotha

[Trace]

Thank you so very much for your incredibly meaningful comments and compliments on this poem.

Trace

[Stevo The POE-t]

No problem at all man

[NoelHC]

Very well written, and so full of meaning and truth. well done Trace.

[Trace]

Whereby work up in the mountains in Utah
On a clear night you can see a billion stars twinkling
And I just love to take a minute to stare and ponder.

Thank you my friend for your incredibly kind compliments.

Trace

[NoelHC]

Yes, get away from the light pollution of the big city, and see that sky, and all those stars, it makes you realize how tiny we really are.

[s y e]

This made me cry, I can relate to this more than anyone would know, you've written sadness into one magnificent poem, Trace. Touched me to my core for sure.

[Trace]

Your comments and compliments mean the world to me.
So sorry for making you cry but I am touched by your emotions to my poem.

Trace

[Thomas Fitzgerald]

A very emotional rendition of all those that are lost to death, well done, great read.

[Trace]

Thank you my friend.
I hope some can read this and it gives them reason to look at the stars at night and ponder.

Your comments are so appreciated.

Trace

[hardeep sabharwal]

Very nicely penned, I like its rhyme and words, a good read
thankyou

[Trace]

Thank you for your wonderful compliments on this piece.
It was written for my wife's family when their mother passed.

Trace

[Lyn Anderson]

Great metre and rhyme, a really well done heartfelt poem.

[Trace]

Thank you so very much for your wonderful compliments and comments.

Trace

[Dara]

Your poem touches my heart in a big way since my children just lost their father to cancer. The words bring such comfort and you have so beautifully expressed what I have been trying to put into words. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and this beautiful poem!

[Trace]

I am so sorry for your loss
I am glad that you found some comfort in this poem
And thank you for sharing your thoughts andb compliments.

Sincerely. ... Trace

[Matching Socks]

Beautiful poem Trace. :-(

[Trace]

Thank you so much for reading and commenting.

Trace