Chasing Stars

The stars are beautiful from the beach-

Especially on this moonless night

Bright and sparkling, every pinpoint

Reflected on the black water,

Dancing with the soft motion

Of windswept waves

The same sea breeze tousling my hair

 

They look almost close enough to touch

To reach out and pluck

Right from the inky black bay

To hold like some errant firefly

Far from home

 

Standing upon the sugary sand

Feeling it work its way between my toes

I begin to walk toward the lights

A siren call beating within my brain

 

Just a little closer…

 

Quickly

The waves lap at my feet

The soft caress of the water

Gentle and welcoming

 

Another step, another step

My intrusion rippling against the break

Stars dancing farther from my fingers

Still so tantalizingly close

 

Just a little closer…

 

Farther, deeper

The warm silk of the bay

Enveloping me like

A lover’s arms

A mother’s hug

Comforting and calming

 

Almost there, just a little more…

 

My feet no longer touch

The shifting sands below

Yet still

I move forward

Borne away by the tide

 

Floating, fighting to grasp

Just one burning pinprick

Of starlight

To feel its warmth within my palm

 

Just a little closer…

 

Floundering, fishing for

One final, futile touch

(I’m sinking)

Arms outstretched

Reaching toward those

Teasing

Tantalizing

Stars

No longer sure where they lie

(And oh, they lie)

Surf or sky

And still they sing

 

Just a little closer…

Reviews

[Emerald Seas]

I feel an undertone of despondency within this excellent piece. Searching for a spark of hope that is a mirage, just out of reach. A captivating write. I think if one were to read through it quickly they may miss those subtle moments that lay the foundation to me as a sorrowful piece. It is eloquently written. Well done!