The Stars ... They Shine For You and I

KWP invited me into this endeavor .. we tried to keep stars as metaphor throughout and incorporate the five tenants of Japanese Philosophy and Martial Arts .. Wind, Water, Fire, Earth and Void ..

the stars they died for you and me

within the deepest inhalation 

we may catch the heart of all the stars

swept along in camouflaged breezes - 

a rascal no less creating a stir 

wind is nature's cheeky commotion 

steadily gifting free rides to 

tango-loving gypsy stardust

rising shores a trillion drops deep

quenching the thirst of existence 

pellucid water pulsing pink across ancient coral

bursting stars, dust and billow 

emancipated in ripples wave

i see the all within your face

reds, blues, greens and silver 

colors draining back to the depths

and yet 

gusting flames echo in reflection 

invitation of heated caresses from your eyes 

cinder and ash orbit within your sparkle

fire long since burnt out endures

serving only to bless you, bless me

incarnate star 

offering essence eternal ....

found as in youth

poking sticks under rocks 

prodding tongues of Christmas Beetles

down in the land where 

wild mushrooms grow and

musk in blackest earth 

among apples, acorns, rocks and Hickory trees

the intricate interlace of now 

coalesces elements

beloved stardust entrusted 

us our absolute 

miraculous star

born from a vacuous space

we are the miracle 

within the star 

pacing its ebb and flow and

always in unity

collaboration between E. and KWP

Author's Note

Reviews

[Butch Decatoria]

A vast idea and wider view with your poem here, fellas. you know the sun is a star too, couldn't imagine that star dying for me, wouldn't want that. I usually feel Einstein noodle's poetry - most likely because it's honest and personal, this had two pens, both heading in divergent directions. The words are there, but I couldn't feel to believe it. Its a decent piece, don't get me wrong or take it personally, I've read better from Einstein...

[KWP]

thanks for your honest thoughts and interesting that you say what you did - whislt we were working together we each both our own interpretations of how we saw it had been written to that point - and althoght or wording was different the same 'cycle of life' theme was present ...

sorry it didn't do it for you bud - it was nonetheless fabulous time spent with my friend XXX

Much LOve X

[KWP]

oh and the sun will die one day ... but by then you probably won't be looking at it with simplistic human vision :) XXXXX

[Einstein Noodle]

thank you sir ..for your honest review ..much appreciated .. sorry that this one did not reach you .. it is a vast idea as you say .. with small points of human focus ... face eyes you and me for example .. but it is the idea of the miracle within the stars ... at one with each individual .. and all the elements coalescing in the "now" ... :) perhaps if you come back and read again it would help ... thank you very much for taking time .. this was such a treat to work on with KWP ... love love love and peace
E.

[Pryde Foltz]

You two blew me away. Bravo:)

[KWP]

and lovely to meet you Pryde - thanks so much for taking the time to read - E is a divine soul and made everything just flow :) X

[Einstein Noodle]

now who's being coy Elizabeth? don't believe her Pryde .. she ran the whole show with her plan and direction ... but we do agree that the flow was wonderful to work together .. thanks for reviewing Pryde .. always appreciated
E.

[Pryde Foltz]

Again wonderful job:)

[Einstein Noodle]

:) ............... thank you!

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-- gorgeous poetry... you two have embroidered stars on this page... with the most intricate imagery and the most beautiful emotions... -- what i love most about this poem is that it's like a sky full of stars and has lots of little poems in it... each complete within itself and yet very much a part of the entire symphony... -- and i do like think we are the miracle but didn't know how to say it before i read this poem... :)

[Einstein Noodle]

blessed by your remarks serah ... who could ask for more than the response you had!! thank you for saying so .. its so about the stars ;)))
E.

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-- the privilege is all mine, E. :) -- glad the stars are on our side... :p

[Cryingkate]

Oh My ! What a beautiful Journey I had reading this.

Riding the Light Spectrum trail from who we are and where we came.
One Source= One light ...........
Excellent job you two.... Well Done !

[Einstein Noodle]

yes ..exactly the thing Cry Baby ... thank you for your sensitive and intuitive read on this .. glad you enjoyed
E.

[Rudi J.P. Lejaeghere]

A marvelous experiment, E and KWP. This collaboration worked very well. Rich choice of words, powerful metaphor use. The elements wind, water, fire, earth and void are in there, very well done. I love it. :) Rudi

[Einstein Noodle]

thanks Rudy! and so nice to meet you .. will stop by your place soon!
E.

[KWP]

hey Rudi - thanks so much - E is a treasure to work with and has infinite wisdoms to share X

[cycy]

wow..you guys did a great job. well composed, i enjoyed every line. very creative too.

[Einstein Noodle]

thanks cycy! thank you very much for taking time ... the creative endeavor is multipied when shared .. it was great working with KWP .. so glad you enjoyed
E.

[KWP]

:) thank you oh lovely one - very enjoyable learning experience X

[wordman]

a great colab,loved the theme of the poem,a nice song as well..

[Einstein Noodle]

:) one of my favorites (the song) so uplifting! and thanks for stopping to read Wordman ..much appreciate the encouraging review
E.

[KWP]

thanks boyfriend - happy thanksgiving X

[wordman]

my pleasure,sweet heart !

[Valentine]

A very nice write. Kudos you two. Valentine

[Einstein Noodle]

thanks Valentine ... and Happy Thanksgiving ;) KWP's idea was challenging and very fulfilling to work at ... thank you for the support!! :)
E.

[jacob erin-cilberto]

youth burns out sooner or later, but in retrospect even as we age, we remember and that light of youth still shines through the galaxy and tugs us on the shoulder....

such a great blend of voices...you two SHINE....

j.

[Einstein Noodle]

thank you jacob ..KWP was the driving force and had the ideas behind this one ... i kind of tagged along ... thank you for kind words and lifting my spirits ... up up and awayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy! :)
E.

[KWP]

oh rubbish ... don't you play coy ... someone had to keep me in line ;) ... don't listen to him Jacob ... I am sure you can spot E's ideas just as well as you can spot mine ... what a fabulous adventure shared X

[Zahra]

This is so beautiful. I fell in love with this very line " the stars they died for you and me" (I'm a stargazer ;) ) Great job and this definitely calls for many more reads.

[Einstein Noodle]

my compatriot!! :) coming from you there is special appreciation in my heart ... as we have worked on a few as well eh!? thank you... for reading and your encouraging review ... i take the dog out every morning around 3-4 am (early risers :) and the first to assault me is the air ..after drinking it a full drought i step off the porch and the stars are all over the place .. so i hear you my friend! ..stargazers one and all i am sure
E.